[GPM] GPM s Certified Green Project
Manager Specialist Certification Exam
Preparation Guide
**Question 1. Which pillar of the Triple Bottom Line focuses on reducing greenhouse‑gas
emissions and conserving natural resources?**
A) People
B) Planet
C) Prosperity
D) Process
Answer: B
Explanation: The Planet pillar addresses environmental performance, including emissions,
resource use, and biodiversity protection.
**Question 2. In the GPM Ethical Code, which principle specifically requires project managers to
disclose conflicts of interest to stakeholders?**
A) Transparency
B) Accountability
C) Professionalism
D) Sustainability
Answer: A
Explanation: Transparency obliges managers to openly disclose any conflicts that could affect
project decisions.
**Question 3. Which Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) directly targets “Clean Water and
Sanitation”?**
A) SDG 3
B) SDG 6
C) SDG 9
, [GPM] GPM s Certified Green Project
Manager Specialist Certification Exam
Preparation Guide
D) SDG 12
Answer: B
Explanation: SDG 6 aims to ensure availability and sustainable management of water and
sanitation for all.
**Question 4. The P5™ Standard’s “Product Impacts” lens assesses which of the following
lifecycle phases?**
A) Procurement only
B) Design, operation, and disposal
C) Stakeholder communication
D) Risk identification
Answer: B
Explanation: Product Impacts evaluate sustainability throughout the product’s lifecycle, from
design through operation to end‑of‑life.
**Question 5. Under the Social (People) lens, which factor is most closely linked to “decent
wages”?**
A) Labor Practices
B) Resource Management
C) Governance
D) Transport and Energy
Answer: A
Explanation: Labor Practices cover health, safety, fair compensation, and diversity of the
workforce.
, [GPM] GPM s Certified Green Project
Manager Specialist Certification Exam
Preparation Guide
**Question 6. Which metric would best measure the “Transport and Energy” aspect of the
Planet lens?**
A) Employee turnover rate
B) Carbon footprint of logistics
C) Return on Investment (ROI)
D) Number of patents filed
Answer: B
Explanation: Carbon footprint from transportation and energy use directly reflects
environmental impact in that lens.
**Question 7. In the Economic (Prosperity) lens, “Business Case” primarily evaluates which of
the following?**
A) Stakeholder satisfaction
B) Project ROI and economic stimulation
C) Waste diversion rates
D) Supplier ESG scores
Answer: B
Explanation: Business Case assesses financial returns, agility, and contribution to economic
growth.
**Question 8. The P5 Impact Analysis (P5IA) tool is used to: **
A) Create Gantt charts
B) Measure positive and negative impacts across P5 elements
C) Conduct stakeholder interviews
D) Develop risk registers
, [GPM] GPM s Certified Green Project
Manager Specialist Certification Exam
Preparation Guide
Answer: B
Explanation: P5IA quantifies impacts on People, Planet, Prosperity, Product, and Process.
**Question 9. Which document outlines how sustainability will be managed throughout a
project’s lifecycle?**
A) Scope Statement
B) Sustainability Management Plan (SMP)
C) Communication Plan
D) Procurement Strategy
Answer: B
Explanation: The SMP defines processes, responsibilities, and KPIs for sustainability integration.
**Question 10. A Materiality Assessment helps a project team to: **
A) Determine critical path activities
B) Identify the most important sustainability factors for stakeholders
C) Allocate budget to each work package
D) Set baseline schedule dates
Answer: B
Explanation: Materiality Assessment prioritizes sustainability issues based on stakeholder
relevance.
**Question 11. In PRiSM™ Pre‑Project & Discovery, which activity ensures sustainability is
embedded from the start?**
A) Developing a detailed WBS
Manager Specialist Certification Exam
Preparation Guide
**Question 1. Which pillar of the Triple Bottom Line focuses on reducing greenhouse‑gas
emissions and conserving natural resources?**
A) People
B) Planet
C) Prosperity
D) Process
Answer: B
Explanation: The Planet pillar addresses environmental performance, including emissions,
resource use, and biodiversity protection.
**Question 2. In the GPM Ethical Code, which principle specifically requires project managers to
disclose conflicts of interest to stakeholders?**
A) Transparency
B) Accountability
C) Professionalism
D) Sustainability
Answer: A
Explanation: Transparency obliges managers to openly disclose any conflicts that could affect
project decisions.
**Question 3. Which Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) directly targets “Clean Water and
Sanitation”?**
A) SDG 3
B) SDG 6
C) SDG 9
, [GPM] GPM s Certified Green Project
Manager Specialist Certification Exam
Preparation Guide
D) SDG 12
Answer: B
Explanation: SDG 6 aims to ensure availability and sustainable management of water and
sanitation for all.
**Question 4. The P5™ Standard’s “Product Impacts” lens assesses which of the following
lifecycle phases?**
A) Procurement only
B) Design, operation, and disposal
C) Stakeholder communication
D) Risk identification
Answer: B
Explanation: Product Impacts evaluate sustainability throughout the product’s lifecycle, from
design through operation to end‑of‑life.
**Question 5. Under the Social (People) lens, which factor is most closely linked to “decent
wages”?**
A) Labor Practices
B) Resource Management
C) Governance
D) Transport and Energy
Answer: A
Explanation: Labor Practices cover health, safety, fair compensation, and diversity of the
workforce.
, [GPM] GPM s Certified Green Project
Manager Specialist Certification Exam
Preparation Guide
**Question 6. Which metric would best measure the “Transport and Energy” aspect of the
Planet lens?**
A) Employee turnover rate
B) Carbon footprint of logistics
C) Return on Investment (ROI)
D) Number of patents filed
Answer: B
Explanation: Carbon footprint from transportation and energy use directly reflects
environmental impact in that lens.
**Question 7. In the Economic (Prosperity) lens, “Business Case” primarily evaluates which of
the following?**
A) Stakeholder satisfaction
B) Project ROI and economic stimulation
C) Waste diversion rates
D) Supplier ESG scores
Answer: B
Explanation: Business Case assesses financial returns, agility, and contribution to economic
growth.
**Question 8. The P5 Impact Analysis (P5IA) tool is used to: **
A) Create Gantt charts
B) Measure positive and negative impacts across P5 elements
C) Conduct stakeholder interviews
D) Develop risk registers
, [GPM] GPM s Certified Green Project
Manager Specialist Certification Exam
Preparation Guide
Answer: B
Explanation: P5IA quantifies impacts on People, Planet, Prosperity, Product, and Process.
**Question 9. Which document outlines how sustainability will be managed throughout a
project’s lifecycle?**
A) Scope Statement
B) Sustainability Management Plan (SMP)
C) Communication Plan
D) Procurement Strategy
Answer: B
Explanation: The SMP defines processes, responsibilities, and KPIs for sustainability integration.
**Question 10. A Materiality Assessment helps a project team to: **
A) Determine critical path activities
B) Identify the most important sustainability factors for stakeholders
C) Allocate budget to each work package
D) Set baseline schedule dates
Answer: B
Explanation: Materiality Assessment prioritizes sustainability issues based on stakeholder
relevance.
**Question 11. In PRiSM™ Pre‑Project & Discovery, which activity ensures sustainability is
embedded from the start?**
A) Developing a detailed WBS
