CAPM Predictive Plan-Based Methodologies Practice Question

Drag and drop the steps for managing project communications in the correct order.

Drag steps to the numbered slots on the right, or tap a step then tap a slot.

Steps

Order

1Step 1

2Step 2

3Step 3

4Step 4

5Step 5

Answer choices

Why each option matters

Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.

Correct answer & explanation

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Plan Communications Management, then Manage Communications, then Monitor Communications

Communications management: plan (including requirements and technology), manage, and monitor.

Answer analysis

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

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Plan Communications Management, then Manage Communications, then Monitor Communications
Why this is correct
This is the correct order as per PMBOK: first plan to define communication requirements and technology, then execute the plan, then monitor and control communications throughout the project.
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Manage Communications, then Plan Communications Management, then Monitor Communications
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect because you cannot manage communications without a plan; planning must come first.
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Monitor Communications, then Plan Communications Management, then Manage Communications
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect because monitoring is an ongoing control process that occurs after planning and execution, not before.
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Plan Communications Management, then Monitor Communications, then Manage Communications
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect because managing communications must occur before monitoring; monitoring assesses the effectiveness of the management process.

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