Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam Practice – Question1822

A key member of your project has deep technical skills and many years of experience in the company. Although she is not a manager, people respect her and do what she suggests. Of the following types of power, which one does she have?


A.
Legitimate
B. Reward
C. Referent
D. Expert

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

Explanation:
Expert power is earned/personal power when project personnel admire an individual’s skills and want to follow him or her as a role model. In such situations, people willingly comply with the demands of such a person.