PMI Exam CAPM Topic 5 Question 86 Discussion

Actual exam question for PMI's CAPM exam

Question #: 86
Topic #: 5

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What type of stakeholder is part of a project manager 's sphere of influence on a project?

ACustomers

BSponsors

CDirectors

DResource managers

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Suggested Answer: B

by Lauran at Sep 18, 2024, 05:02 PM

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Ernie

5 months ago

I'm feeling a bit 'director-y' today, so I'll have to go with C. Though I do enjoy a good resource manager joke Daisyry now and then.

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Tien

4 months ago

Yeah, directors may have some influence, but sponsors play a key role in project management.

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Brett

4 months ago

I agree, sponsors are definitely part of a project manager's sphere of influence.

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Louisa

4 months ago

I think the correct answer is B) Sponsors.

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Evan

5 months ago

Yes, you're right. Sponsors have a big influence on the project too.

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Norah

5 months ago

I believe sponsors are also stakeholders because they provide funding.

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Evan

5 months ago

I think the stakeholders are customers.

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Daisy

5 months ago

B is the way to go. Sponsors are like the project managers' best friends. Without them, we'd be lost!

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Freida

4 months ago

Agreed, sponsors provide the necessary support and resources.

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Rosalia

4 months ago

B) Sponsors

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Eleni

4 months ago

Customers are important too, but sponsors really make things happen.

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Rosendo

4 months ago

A) Customers

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Tran

4 months ago

Definitely! Sponsors are crucial for project success.

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Kami

4 months ago

B) Sponsors

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Wilbert

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm going to have to go with C. Directors hold the purse strings, so they're the ones to win over.

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France

5 months ago

C) Directors are definitely important to win over for project success.

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Daren

5 months ago

D) Resource managers play a crucial role in project management as well.

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Merissa

5 months ago

A) Customers are definitely a key part of the project manager's sphere of influence.

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Reynalda

5 months ago

I think B) Sponsors are also important stakeholders to consider.

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Yuette

5 months ago

I'm torn between B and D. Resource managers can have a big impact on project success, don't you think?

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Dominga

5 months ago

Option A is too obvious. Customers are always important, but I'd say the correct answer is B.

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Royal

5 months ago

Definitely option B. Sponsors are the key stakeholders that project managers need to influence.

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Stephanie

5 months ago

Yes, they provide the necessary resources and support for the project.

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Jacquline

5 months ago

I agree, sponsors are crucial for project success.

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