CAPM · Question #36
Which of the following can a project manager use to represent defined team member roles in a group of tasks?
The correct answer is B. Responsibility assignment matrix (RAM). This question tests knowledge of which project management tool maps team roles and responsibilities across project tasks.
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- AWork breakdown structure (WBS)
- BResponsibility assignment matrix (RAM)
- COrganizational breakdown structure (OBS)
- DResource breakdown structure (RBS)
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(23 responses)- B91% (21)
- C4% (1)
- D4% (1)
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This question tests knowledge of which project management tool maps team roles and responsibilities across project tasks.
A WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) decomposes project deliverables into smaller components but does not assign team member roles to those components.
A Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM) links project team roles to the work packages or tasks defined in the project. A common form is the RACI chart (Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed), which explicitly shows which team member is responsible for each task, making it the correct tool for representing defined roles in a group of tasks.
An OBS (Organizational Breakdown Structure) shows the organizational hierarchy and reporting relationships, not role assignments to specific tasks.
An RBS (Resource Breakdown Structure) categorizes resources by type or category, but does not map specific team members to defined roles on tasks.
Concept tested: Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM) and role mapping
Source: https://www.pmi.org/pmbok-guide-standards/foundational/pmbok
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