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GSLC Question #206: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is B. Project Procurement Management. Documenting procurement requirements and identifying potential sellers are defining activities of the Project Procurement Management knowledge area in the PMBOK Guide.
Question
Rick works as a project manager for a construction project. He is documenting products, services, and results requirements and identifying potential sellers. In which of the following Knowledge Areas is he working on?
Options
- AProject Quality Management
- BProject Procurement Management
- CProject Initiation Management
- DProject Cost Management
Explanation
Documenting procurement requirements and identifying potential sellers are defining activities of the Project Procurement Management knowledge area in the PMBOK Guide.
Common mistakes.
- A. Project Quality Management addresses quality planning, assurance, and control processes - not the acquisition of external products or identification of vendors.
- C. Project Initiation Management is not a recognized knowledge area in the PMBOK Guide; Initiating is a process group, and procurement activities occur primarily in the Planning process group.
- D. Project Cost Management focuses on estimating, budgeting, financing, and controlling project costs - not on sourcing or contracting with external sellers.
Concept tested. PMBOK Project Procurement Management knowledge area scope
Reference. https://www.pmi.org/pmbok-guide-standards/foundational/pmbok
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