A project manager is launching an information system to provide a lessons learned database. This action is necessary for recipients to access content at their own discretion. Which communication…

The correct answer is B. Pull communication. Pull communication involves placing information in a central repository where intended recipients can access it on their own initiative, at their own pace and discretion. Examples include intranets, knowledge repositories, lessons learned databases, and e-learning portals. This…

Project Management Fundamentals and Core Concepts

Question

A project manager is launching an information system to provide a lessons learned database. This action is necessary for recipients to access content at their own discretion. Which communication method is described?

Options

APush communication
BPull communication
CInteractive communication
DStakeholder communication

How the community answered

(33 responses)

B
94% (31)
C
3% (1)
D
3% (1)

Explanation

Pull communication involves placing information in a central repository where intended recipients can access it on their own initiative, at their own pace and discretion. Examples include intranets, knowledge repositories, lessons learned databases, and e-learning portals. This is exactly what is described - the information system stores content that recipients access when they choose to. Push communication (Option A) involves actively sending information to specific recipients (e.g., emails, memos, reports). Interactive communication (Option C) is real-time, two-way communication such as meetings, calls, or video conferences. Option D (Stakeholder communication) is not a recognized communication method category - it is a general concept.

Topics

#Communication methods#Pull communication#Lessons learned database#Information management

Community Discussion

No community discussion yet for this question.

Full CAPM Practice