Exam CAPM topic 1 question 400 discussion

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Question #: 400
Topic #: 1

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A business manager wants to start a project to launch a new product. How should the manager initiate the project?

A. Ask a small team to produce a prototype of the product before full-scale development.
B. Assign a project manager to the project and ask them to document the project scope.
C. Prepare a detailed business case to document project objectives and success criteria.
D. Discuss the project requirements with the team for alternative products in the market.

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Suggested Answer: C 🗳️

by JesseChou_123 at June 29, 2025, 4:06 p.m.

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JesseChou_123

1 month, 1 week ago

Selected Answer: C

To formally initiate a project, especially in a structured or professional project management environment, the first step is to develop a business case. This document provides: Justification for the project (why it's needed) Objectives and success criteria Expected benefits High-level costs, risks, and timelines A well-prepared business case helps stakeholders and sponsors decide whether to proceed with the project and allocate funding and resources.

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JesseChou_123

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Selected Answer: C

Why Not the Others? A. Produce a prototype – That’s part of project execution or feasibility testing, not initiation. B. Assign a project manager to document scope – The scope comes after the business case is approved; assigning a PM is premature. D. Discuss requirements and alternatives – This may be part of early brainstorming, but doesn’t initiate the project formally.

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