Exam CAPM topic 1 question 67 discussion

Why the other options are incorrect: A. Identifying team aspects for managing physical resources sounds close, but the wording is vague and less directly aligned with standard project resource management tasks. B. Procuring equipment and materials falls under Project Procurement Management, not directly under resource management. C. Training may be addressed if there's a skills gap, but it's usually an output or action item—not a core resource management task unless specified in the training plan.

Keyword to focus in questions is "conducting". They are not saying "Planning". They are saying when conducting meaning performing. that fits in Acquire resource process.

In my opinion, "D" is correct. "A" cannot be correct because it is saying that the PM will identify the different aspects of the TEAM (Human Resources), to better manage the Physical Resources (Materials and equipments). Which it doesn't make sense, why would the PM need to analyze Human Resources in order to manage Physical ones. Plus, you will see in the upcoming questions (Not my first time doing this sample exam) that Roles and Responsibilities is being considered as part of Resource Management.

conducting Project Resource Management assigns (not defines) roles and responsibilities of team member

The answer is A see PMBOK Process Resource Management to identify, acquire, and manage the resources needed for the successful completion of a project. Then review 9.1-9.6 all the tasks that the PM will do. A would be the best answer as it defines the process and generalizes all tasks

A. pg 312

Defining roles and responsibilities of team member is referring to the Responsibility Assignment Matrix or RACI which the PM undertakes.

While conducting Project Resource Management, a project manager will undertake the task of defining the roles and responsibilities of each team member1. They will also identify the different aspects of the team to manage and control physical resources efficiently2. Training the team members in project skill sets3 and procuring equipment, materials, facilities, and infrastructure for the project4 are also tasks that a project manager will undertake.

A - because managing resources involves both team members and physical resources

A is correct because all are part of resource management knowledge area

Why not A?

A-ID different aspects of the team to properly manage physical resources