BRMP EXAM UPDATED FINAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
SURE A+
✔✔Which statements best describe convergence?
1. Convergence ensures strategic goals are spread across the organization to merge
into a unified plan that addresses challenges of mutual interest.
2. Convergence ensures diverse perspectives come together to influence strategy
throughout the process.
3. Convergence focuses on aligning organizational strategy so stakeholders can be
kept informed.
4. Convergence requires individuals to collaborate with people on different teams, so
building great work relationships is essential to create optimal value.
a) 1, 2 and 3
b) 2, 3 and 4
c) 1, 3 and 4
d) 1, 2 and 4 - ✔✔d) 1, 2 and 4
✔✔12. Which BRM competency level needs a solid organizational and industry acumen
and leads
initiatives?
a) Master
b) Practitioner
c) Beginner
d) Explorer - ✔✔b) Practitioner
✔✔13. Which of the following is NOT an activity a BRM would do in the strategic
domain?
a) Achieve immediate results on an ongoing basis
b) Set the overall direction for achieving results
c) Define an organization's purpose
d) Remove obstacles as they are encountered - ✔✔a) Achieve immediate results on an
ongoing basis
✔✔14. Identify the missing word(s) in the following sentence:
The BRM Competency Model describes the knowledge, skills, characteristics,
behaviors,
and [?] needed for performance in the BRM role.
a) Enablers
b) Competencies
c) Capabilities
d) Mindsets - ✔✔d) Mindsets
✔✔What is the definition of a BRM capability?
a) An effective application of knowledge, demonstrated through a set of competencies
and mindsets to advance a business relationship management capability.
,b) The state of connectedness between two or more people which dictates the way they
interact, communicate, and behave with each other in pursuit of a shared
organizational purpose.
c) Everything it takes, both visible and invisible, to nurture relationships in an
organization.
d) A belief that one can get better at something by applying - ✔✔c) Everything it takes,
both visible and invisible, to nurture relationships in an
organization.
✔✔Which tool or technique provides the vision, current status and historical record of
any
relationship?
a) Capability roadmap
b) Strategic relationship plan
c) Value optimization plan
d) Relationship Strategy on a Page - ✔✔b) Strategic relationship plan
✔✔Identify the missing word(s) in the following sentence:
[ ? ] describe the things for which organizations are known.
a) Organizational capability
b) Organizational philosophy
c) Organizational factors
d) Organizational values - ✔✔c) Organizational factors
✔✔Which of the following statements about continuous improvement are true?
1. The pace of innovation is accelerating, and to stay ahead of or even keep up with
this constant evolution, a BRM capability must always understand the current state.
2. It is a never-ending exploration of creativity, innovation, and pursuit of business
value that can be harvested and brought back to the organization, peers, and the
broader community.
a) Only 1 is true
b) Only 2 is true
c) Both 1 and 2 are true
d) Neither 1 or 2 is true - ✔✔b) Only 2 is true
✔✔Identify the missing word(s) in the following sentence:
[ ? ] is the approach and mindset people take to create value forever through
meaningful
purpose and effective relationships.
a) Brand
b) Infinite
c) Innovation
d) Capability - ✔✔b) Infinite
,✔✔Which organizational factor is the discovery of new sources of value in people,
products,
approaches, services, markets, or interactions.
a) Brand
b) Infinite
c) Innovation
d) Human - ✔✔c) Innovation
✔✔Which of the following sections are included in a strategic relationship plan?
1. The organization
2. Evolve culture
3. Build partnerships
4. Triple bottom line
a) 1, 2 and 3
b) 2, 3 and 4
c) 1, 3 and 4
d) 1, 2 and 4 - ✔✔a) 1, 2 and 3
✔✔Which statement is NOT true about core values?
a) They are practices we use (or should be using) every day in everything we do.
b) They influence the way an organization interacts with partners and those around it.
c) They tend to be stable over time.
d) They are best imposed by the organization. - ✔✔d) They are best imposed by the
organization.
✔✔Which of the following statements about the "now-to-new" approach are true?
1. Relationship-centered organizations take advantage of the quality and quantity of
great work relationships to enable quick and profound change.
2. Change in an organization is constant because value discovery and realization
are constant.
a) Only 1 is true
b) Only 2 is true
c) Both 1 and 2 are true
d) Neither 1 or 2 is true - ✔✔c) Both 1 and 2 are true
✔✔With which party does the BRM capability generally NOT need to interact?
a) The CEO to ensure that an overall organizational strategy exists.
b) The program management office to make sure projects are getting done on time.
c) The leadership team to drive value optimization at the highest levels.
d) The organization's board of directors to present topics like strategic opportunities and
operational challenges. - ✔✔b) The program management office to make sure projects
are getting done on time.
✔✔Identify the missing word(s) in the following sentence:
To realize value, [ ? ] may need to change. The greatest value opportunity is associated
, with the need for people to change.
a) technology and processes
b) technology and people
c) processes and people
d) processes and procedures - ✔✔a) technology and processes
✔✔Identify the missing word(s) in the following sentence:
[ ? ] forms the identity and personality of the organization.
a) Infinite
b) Innovation
c) Brand
d) Human - ✔✔c) Brand
✔✔Which factor is how the organization treats people, recognizes their needs, and
helps create
value while helping people satisfy their own needs?
a) Brand
b) Human
c) Infinite
d) Innovation - ✔✔b) Human
✔✔Identify the missing word(s) in the following sentence:
Relationship-centered organizations take advantage of the quality and quantity of great
work relationships and enable quick and profound change through an innovative [ ? ]
approach.
a) satisfying purpose
b) now-to-new
c) driving value
d) evolving culture - ✔✔b) now-to-new
✔✔Which of the following statements about how organizational factors and core values
drive an
organization's purpose and strategy is true?
1. They serve to connect individuals' needs to the organization's purpose, thereby
increasing employee engagement inside the organization.
2. Organizational factors can create a positive perception of purposeful results.
a) Only 1 is true
b) Only 2 is true
c) Both 1 and 2 are true
d) Neither 1 or 2 is true - ✔✔c) Both 1 and 2 are true
✔✔A purposeful narrative includes which of the following tools and techniques?
a) Shared ownership and leadership as practice
b) Relationship network directory and influential relationships
c) Storytelling and language
SURE A+
✔✔Which statements best describe convergence?
1. Convergence ensures strategic goals are spread across the organization to merge
into a unified plan that addresses challenges of mutual interest.
2. Convergence ensures diverse perspectives come together to influence strategy
throughout the process.
3. Convergence focuses on aligning organizational strategy so stakeholders can be
kept informed.
4. Convergence requires individuals to collaborate with people on different teams, so
building great work relationships is essential to create optimal value.
a) 1, 2 and 3
b) 2, 3 and 4
c) 1, 3 and 4
d) 1, 2 and 4 - ✔✔d) 1, 2 and 4
✔✔12. Which BRM competency level needs a solid organizational and industry acumen
and leads
initiatives?
a) Master
b) Practitioner
c) Beginner
d) Explorer - ✔✔b) Practitioner
✔✔13. Which of the following is NOT an activity a BRM would do in the strategic
domain?
a) Achieve immediate results on an ongoing basis
b) Set the overall direction for achieving results
c) Define an organization's purpose
d) Remove obstacles as they are encountered - ✔✔a) Achieve immediate results on an
ongoing basis
✔✔14. Identify the missing word(s) in the following sentence:
The BRM Competency Model describes the knowledge, skills, characteristics,
behaviors,
and [?] needed for performance in the BRM role.
a) Enablers
b) Competencies
c) Capabilities
d) Mindsets - ✔✔d) Mindsets
✔✔What is the definition of a BRM capability?
a) An effective application of knowledge, demonstrated through a set of competencies
and mindsets to advance a business relationship management capability.
,b) The state of connectedness between two or more people which dictates the way they
interact, communicate, and behave with each other in pursuit of a shared
organizational purpose.
c) Everything it takes, both visible and invisible, to nurture relationships in an
organization.
d) A belief that one can get better at something by applying - ✔✔c) Everything it takes,
both visible and invisible, to nurture relationships in an
organization.
✔✔Which tool or technique provides the vision, current status and historical record of
any
relationship?
a) Capability roadmap
b) Strategic relationship plan
c) Value optimization plan
d) Relationship Strategy on a Page - ✔✔b) Strategic relationship plan
✔✔Identify the missing word(s) in the following sentence:
[ ? ] describe the things for which organizations are known.
a) Organizational capability
b) Organizational philosophy
c) Organizational factors
d) Organizational values - ✔✔c) Organizational factors
✔✔Which of the following statements about continuous improvement are true?
1. The pace of innovation is accelerating, and to stay ahead of or even keep up with
this constant evolution, a BRM capability must always understand the current state.
2. It is a never-ending exploration of creativity, innovation, and pursuit of business
value that can be harvested and brought back to the organization, peers, and the
broader community.
a) Only 1 is true
b) Only 2 is true
c) Both 1 and 2 are true
d) Neither 1 or 2 is true - ✔✔b) Only 2 is true
✔✔Identify the missing word(s) in the following sentence:
[ ? ] is the approach and mindset people take to create value forever through
meaningful
purpose and effective relationships.
a) Brand
b) Infinite
c) Innovation
d) Capability - ✔✔b) Infinite
,✔✔Which organizational factor is the discovery of new sources of value in people,
products,
approaches, services, markets, or interactions.
a) Brand
b) Infinite
c) Innovation
d) Human - ✔✔c) Innovation
✔✔Which of the following sections are included in a strategic relationship plan?
1. The organization
2. Evolve culture
3. Build partnerships
4. Triple bottom line
a) 1, 2 and 3
b) 2, 3 and 4
c) 1, 3 and 4
d) 1, 2 and 4 - ✔✔a) 1, 2 and 3
✔✔Which statement is NOT true about core values?
a) They are practices we use (or should be using) every day in everything we do.
b) They influence the way an organization interacts with partners and those around it.
c) They tend to be stable over time.
d) They are best imposed by the organization. - ✔✔d) They are best imposed by the
organization.
✔✔Which of the following statements about the "now-to-new" approach are true?
1. Relationship-centered organizations take advantage of the quality and quantity of
great work relationships to enable quick and profound change.
2. Change in an organization is constant because value discovery and realization
are constant.
a) Only 1 is true
b) Only 2 is true
c) Both 1 and 2 are true
d) Neither 1 or 2 is true - ✔✔c) Both 1 and 2 are true
✔✔With which party does the BRM capability generally NOT need to interact?
a) The CEO to ensure that an overall organizational strategy exists.
b) The program management office to make sure projects are getting done on time.
c) The leadership team to drive value optimization at the highest levels.
d) The organization's board of directors to present topics like strategic opportunities and
operational challenges. - ✔✔b) The program management office to make sure projects
are getting done on time.
✔✔Identify the missing word(s) in the following sentence:
To realize value, [ ? ] may need to change. The greatest value opportunity is associated
, with the need for people to change.
a) technology and processes
b) technology and people
c) processes and people
d) processes and procedures - ✔✔a) technology and processes
✔✔Identify the missing word(s) in the following sentence:
[ ? ] forms the identity and personality of the organization.
a) Infinite
b) Innovation
c) Brand
d) Human - ✔✔c) Brand
✔✔Which factor is how the organization treats people, recognizes their needs, and
helps create
value while helping people satisfy their own needs?
a) Brand
b) Human
c) Infinite
d) Innovation - ✔✔b) Human
✔✔Identify the missing word(s) in the following sentence:
Relationship-centered organizations take advantage of the quality and quantity of great
work relationships and enable quick and profound change through an innovative [ ? ]
approach.
a) satisfying purpose
b) now-to-new
c) driving value
d) evolving culture - ✔✔b) now-to-new
✔✔Which of the following statements about how organizational factors and core values
drive an
organization's purpose and strategy is true?
1. They serve to connect individuals' needs to the organization's purpose, thereby
increasing employee engagement inside the organization.
2. Organizational factors can create a positive perception of purposeful results.
a) Only 1 is true
b) Only 2 is true
c) Both 1 and 2 are true
d) Neither 1 or 2 is true - ✔✔c) Both 1 and 2 are true
✔✔A purposeful narrative includes which of the following tools and techniques?
a) Shared ownership and leadership as practice
b) Relationship network directory and influential relationships
c) Storytelling and language
