Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam Practice – Question1550

Communication is important when setting and managing expectations with the stakeholders.
Which one of the following statements is NOT true regarding the importance of communications within a project?


A.
Communications is one of the single biggest contributors to project success or failure.
B. Project resources should be spent primarily on communicating information that leads to project success.
C. Effective communications includes awareness of communication styles, cultural issues, relationships, personalities, and the context of the situation
D. Listening is part of communicating and is a way to gain insight into problem areas, managing conflicts, and making decisions.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Explanation:
Communications is considered one of the single most powerful indicators of project success or failure. Effective communications includes an awareness of all types of filters that may be impeding or straining communications. Listening is vital to good
communications. Resources also should be spent on determining where a lack of communications can lead to failure.