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CAPM Practice: Demonstrate an understanding of project roles and responsibilities

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Emeka Villareal is reviewing project manager competencies at Nighthawk Security. Match each project manager role on the left with its corresponding description on the right. Items: 1. Facilitator 2. Negotiator 3. Coach 4. Listener Which option correctly matches each item to its description?
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Correct answer: 1. Facilitator → Guides team discussions to reach consensus without dictating outcomes 2. Negotiator → Bargains with stakeholders and vendors to secure favorable terms 3. Coach → Provides feedback and helps team members develop skills 4. Listener → Actively pays attention to understand concerns and needs

Explanation

As a Facilitator, the PM guides group processes and helps teams work through issues collaboratively. As a Negotiator, the PM works to achieve agreements on resources, schedules, and requirements. As a Coach, the PM develops team members through guidance and feedback. As a Listener, the PM practices active listening to understand stakeholder needs and team concerns. These roles are essential to effective project management.

**Why not A:** This option incorrectly assigns the Listener description to the Facilitator and the Facilitator description to the Listener. Facilitators guide group discussions to reach consensus, while Listeners actively pay attention to understand concerns and needs.

**Why not C:** This option assigns Coach purposes to the Facilitator, Negotiator purposes to the Coach, Listener purposes to the Negotiator, and Facilitator purposes to the Listener — every match is misaligned with the correct role descriptions.

**Why not D:** This option assigns Negotiator purposes to the Facilitator, Listener purposes to the Negotiator, Coach purposes to the Listener, and Facilitator purposes to the Coach — all four roles are matched to the wrong descriptions.

Key Concept

This question covers Demonstrate an understanding of project roles and responsibilities under Demonstrate an understanding of project roles and responsibilities (Project Management Fundamentals and Core Concepts).

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