What refers to the extent to which an organization uses change management and project
management methodologies, techniques, and tools?
A.
Change alignment
B.
Change capacity
C.
Change absorption
D.
Change maturity
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
Change maturity” describes systematic, consistent use of methods, tools, and governance across
initiatives. ACMP encourages assessing organizational maturity to tailor approach and risk posture.
Capacity/absorption relate to the volume/timing of changes; alignment relates to strategy fit.
(Reference: ACMP Standard, Process Group 1 – Evaluate; Organizational context & maturity
considerations for tailoring the approach.)
Question #2 (Topic: demo questions)
How would you best define a change sponsor?
A.
An individual who expects the change implementation to happen
B.
An individual who is accountable for the change implementation
C.
An individual who is enthusiastic about the change implementation
D.
An individual who clearly understands benefits and costs of the change implementation
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
The sponsor is the accountable executive who owns the outcomes and benefit realization, secures
resources, resolves cross-functional issues, and models commitment. Enthusiasm and understanding
are helpful, but accountability is the defining characteristic in ACMP guidance. (Reference: ACMP
Standard, Sponsorship—accountability for change success; Process Groups 2–4: Sponsorship strategy
and engagement.)
Question #3 (Topic: demo questions)
Why is a sponsor important in a change effort?
A.
Sponsor(s) validate the change management plan
B.
Sponsor(s) are primarily responsible for providing consistent feedback
C.
Sponsor(s) are individually responsible for ensuring adoption of the change
D.
Sponsor(s) are the primary identifier and mitigators of risks
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
ACMP positions sponsorship as the accountable role for realizing benefits and securing adoption
within the sponsor’s span of control. Sponsors authorize, prioritize, visibly lead, and ensure middle
managers and teams adopt new ways of working. While they also validate plans, give feedback, and
help mitigate risks, their defining responsibility is ensuring adoption and benefits realization through
visible, sustained leadership. (Reference: ACMP Standard, cross-cutting role of Sponsorship; Process
Groups 2–5: Define sponsorship strategy, engage sponsors, coach sponsors, and sustain visible
leadership.)
Question #4 (Topic: demo questions)
What should the change manager do before formally closing her work to evaluate the change
management effort?
A.
Compare the change outcomes to the original change and project objectives
B.
Transfer ownership of change outcomes to stakeholder operational resources
C.
Release all change resources
D.
Seek formal approval from the sponsor to close the change management effort
Correct Answer: A
Explanation not available for this question.
Question #5 (Topic: demo questions)
What two activities are most critical to focus on when managing employee resistance?
A.
Clarifying the expectations of managers and informing them how the change is progressing
B.
Creating a training delivery plan and demonstrating sponsor commitment to the change
C.
Identifying and addressing rumors and explaining how the change is being implemented
D.
Raising awareness of why change is needed and informing employees how change will impact them
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
ACMP emphasizes that resistance is most effectively reduced when people understand why the
change is necessary and how it affects their roles (“what’s in it for me”). The Standard situates
resistance management within execution, calling for targeted communications that build awareness
of the business rationale and provide impact-based information to individuals and groups. Training
and rumor management matter, but they are secondary to establishing awareness and personal
impact clarity—the core precursors to willingness and adoption. (Reference: ACMP Standard for
Change Management®, Process Group 4 – Execute the Change Management Plan; Activities: Manage
Resistance; Communications aligned to impact; Linkage to Process Group 1 impact assessment &
WIIFM messaging.)