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CAPM Agile Frameworks and Methodologies Practice Question
Drag and drop the steps in the correct order as they typically occur during the early phases of a project according to PMI's project management framework.
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Step 1: Assign project manager, Step 2: Develop and approve project charter, Step 3: Identify stakeholders, Step 4: Conduct kick-off meeting
According to PMBOK, initiating processes include developing the project charter and identifying stakeholders. The project manager should be assigned as early as possible, typically before or during charter development. While the kick-off meeting is part of planning, it often follows initiating. Therefore, the correct sequence is: first assign the project manager, then develop and approve the project charter, then identify stakeholders, and finally conduct the kick-off meeting.
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Step 1: Develop and approve project charter, Step 2: Identify stakeholders, Step 3: Assign project manager, Step 4: Conduct kick-off meeting
Why it's wrong here
This order places stakeholder identification before assigning the project manager, which is incorrect because the PM should be involved early, especially in charter development.
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Step 1: Conduct kick-off meeting, Step 2: Develop and approve project charter, Step 3: Identify stakeholders, Step 4: Assign project manager
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect because the kick-off meeting occurs after planning, not at the start of initiation. The charter must be approved before the kick-off meeting.
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Step 1: Assign project manager, Step 2: Develop and approve project charter, Step 3: Identify stakeholders, Step 4: Conduct kick-off meeting
Why this is correct
This order correctly assigns the project manager first, then develops the charter, identifies stakeholders, and concludes with the kick-off meeting.
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Step 1: Identify stakeholders, Step 2: Develop and approve project charter, Step 3: Assign project manager, Step 4: Conduct kick-off meeting
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect because stakeholders are identified after the project is authorized via the charter; identifying stakeholders first lacks the necessary project context.
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