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PMI Exam PMI-SP Topic 4 Question 88 Discussion

Actual exam question for PMI's PMI-SP exam
Question #: 88
Topic #: 4
[All PMI-SP Questions]

Adrian is the project manager for her project. This new project needs to identify all the stakeholders that will be affected by the project's outcome. How stakeholders are usually identified?

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Suggested Answer: D

Stakeholders are interviewed and can help identify other stakeholders that should be

included in the project communications.

Answer option B is incorrect. According to the PMBOK, this is not the best answer.

Answer option A is incorrect. Stakeholders are entered into a stakeholder register, not identified by

it.

Answer option C is incorrect. Project customers are stakeholders.


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Kandis
2 months ago
Hmm, I'd say B. Stakeholders are usually known to the project team and management, so they're best equipped to identify them. Unless, of course, the project manager is a superhuman with the ability to interview every single person on the planet. Now that would be impressive!
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Ona
1 months ago
D) Stakeholders are usually identified by interviewing identified stakeholders and expanding the list until all potential stakeholders are included.
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Valda
1 months ago
B) Stakeholders are identified by the project team, project sponsor, and management.
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Merilyn
1 months ago
That's true! The project team and management are usually the ones who know the stakeholders best.
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Olive
2 months ago
A) Stakeholders are usually identified through a stakeholder register.
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Hollis
2 months ago
I believe stakeholders can also be identified by interviewing identified stakeholders and expanding the list until all potential stakeholders are included.
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Elke
2 months ago
I agree with Louvenia. It's important to have a formal list to keep track of all stakeholders.
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Telma
2 months ago
I'm gonna go with D. Sounds like a thorough process to make sure you've got all the bases covered. Plus, it gives those stakeholders a voice in the process.
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Veronica
2 months ago
Definitely B. The project team and leadership are the ones who know the project best and can identify the key stakeholders.
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Pearline
2 months ago
D seems like the most comprehensive approach to me. Interviewing identified stakeholders and expanding the list is a great way to ensure you don't miss anyone.
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Novella
29 days ago
I agree, D does seem like a thorough approach to ensure all stakeholders are included.
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Adelina
1 months ago
D) Stakeholders are usually identified by interviewing identified stakeholders and expanding the list until all potential stakeholders are included.
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Velda
1 months ago
B) Stakeholders are identified by the project team, project sponsor, and management.
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Nan
2 months ago
A) Stakeholders are usually identified through a stakeholder register.
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Ettie
3 months ago
I think the answer is B. The project team, project sponsor, and management are typically responsible for identifying the stakeholders.
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Genevive
2 months ago
It's important to consider all potential stakeholders when identifying them for a project.
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Elinore
2 months ago
Interviewing identified stakeholders and expanding the list is another way to identify stakeholders.
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Glory
2 months ago
I think stakeholders can also be identified through a stakeholder register.
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Gwenn
2 months ago
I agree, the project team, project sponsor, and management are usually involved in identifying stakeholders.
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Louvenia
3 months ago
I think stakeholders are usually identified through a stakeholder register.
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