CAPM · Question #130
What communication methods would a project manager use for overall effective project communication?
The correct answer is B. Interactive communication, push communication, pull communication. The three PMI-recognized communication methods are interactive, push, and pull communication - each suited to different scenarios and audience sizes.
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- AInteractive communication, push communication, interpersonal communication
- BInteractive communication, push communication, pull communication
- CPush communication, pull communication, interpersonal communication
- DPull communication, interactive communication, interpersonal communication
How the community answered
(35 responses)- A3% (1)
- B89% (31)
- C3% (1)
- D6% (2)
Why each option
The three PMI-recognized communication methods are interactive, push, and pull communication - each suited to different scenarios and audience sizes.
Interpersonal communication is not one of the three PMI communication method categories; this option omits pull communication and incorrectly substitutes an unlisted term.
PMI defines three communication methods: interactive communication (two-way exchange such as meetings and calls), push communication (one-way delivery to specific recipients such as emails and reports), and pull communication (information made available for recipients to access at their discretion such as portals and knowledge bases). Together these three cover all effective project communication scenarios.
This option omits interactive communication and incorrectly includes interpersonal communication as a separate method category.
This option omits push communication and incorrectly includes interpersonal communication as one of the three method categories.
Concept tested: PMI communication methods - interactive push pull
Source: https://www.pmi.org/pmbok-guide-standards/foundational/pmbok
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