CAPM Practice: Demonstrate an understanding of project roles and responsibilities

The project manager is responsible for day-to-day execution, planning, and managing the project work, while the sponsor provides strategic direction, funding authority, and helps remove organizational obstacles. The sponsor operates at a higher organizational level and champions the project.

**Why not A:** The project manager does not focus solely on technical details, and the sponsor does not handle all stakeholder communication. The project manager manages overall execution including stakeholder communication, while the sponsor provides strategic oversight — not a technical-versus-communication split.

**Why not B:** The project manager does not only report to stakeholders, and the sponsor does not manage team members. The project manager manages the team and coordinates all project work, while the sponsor provides strategic direction and organizational support at a higher level.

**Why not C:** The project manager does not make all project decisions unilaterally, and the sponsor's role extends beyond approving final deliverables. The sponsor provides ongoing strategic guidance, funding, and obstacle removal throughout the project, not just at the end.