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CAPM Practice: Demonstrate an understanding of project roles and responsibilities

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Kwasi Bae, a project manager at Forgepoint Manufacturing, is preparing for a project kickoff meeting. Which activity is PRIMARILY the responsibility of the project sponsor rather than the project manager?

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Correct answer: Securing funding approval and providing strategic direction for the project

Explanation

The project sponsor is responsible for providing financial resources, strategic direction, and high-level support for the project. Securing funding and providing strategic guidance are key sponsor responsibilities that help enable the project manager to execute the work.

**Why not A:** Creating the work breakdown structure and managing deliverables are project manager responsibilities, not sponsor responsibilities. The sponsor provides strategic direction and funding, while the PM handles the tactical planning and execution of project work.

**Why not C:** Developing the project schedule and assigning tasks are core project management activities. These operational planning and execution tasks belong to the project manager's domain, not the sponsor's strategic oversight role.

**Why not D:** Facilitating team meetings and resolving day-to-day issues are hands-on project management activities. The sponsor operates at a strategic level, providing funding and direction, while the PM handles the daily operational management of the team and project activities.

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