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CAPM Practice: Demonstrate an understanding of project roles and responsibilities

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Match each project role on the left with its corresponding primary responsibility on the right. Items: 1. Project Manager 2. Project Sponsor 3. Project Team Member 4. Functional Manager Which option correctly matches each item to its description?
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Correct answer: 1. Project Manager → Plans, executes, and monitors project work to achieve objectives 2. Project Sponsor → Provides resources and organizational support to remove obstacles 3. Project Team Member → Completes assigned work packages and contributes expertise to deliverables 4. Functional Manager → Manages staff assignments and provides technical direction within a department

Explanation

The project manager is responsible for planning, executing, and monitoring all project activities. The sponsor provides high-level support, resources, and removes organizational barriers. Team members execute the actual work and contribute their specialized skills. Functional managers oversee departmental staff and provide technical expertise from their functional areas, often managing team members when they're not assigned to projects.

**Why not A:** This option assigns team member responsibilities to the project manager and project manager responsibilities to the team member. The project manager plans and monitors work (not completes work packages), while team members execute assigned tasks (not manage staff assignments).

**Why not B:** This option assigns sponsor responsibilities to the project manager and team member responsibilities to the sponsor. The sponsor provides resources and support, and the project manager plans and monitors work. The roles are incorrectly swapped.

**Why not D:** This option assigns functional manager responsibilities to the project manager and project manager responsibilities to the functional manager. The project manager plans and monitors project work, while the functional manager manages departmental staff. The first and fourth roles are swapped.

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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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