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PK0-005 Practice Question: A project has many stakeholders with varying…
A project has many stakeholders with varying interests and influence. Which document should the PM use to plan how to engage them?
⚠ Common exam trap
It's easy for candidates to confuse the stakeholder engagement plan with the communication plan, but the engagement plan is broader and includes strategies for managing influence and expectations, not just the mechanics of sending updates.
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Why each option matters
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Stakeholder engagement plan
The stakeholder engagement plan is the correct document because it specifically outlines strategies and actions to manage stakeholder expectations, interests, and influence throughout the project lifecycle. Unlike a communication plan, which focuses on the logistics of information distribution, the engagement plan addresses how to actively involve stakeholders based on their power, interest, and influence levels. This aligns with PMI's guidance in the PMBOK Guide for the Plan Stakeholder Engagement process.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Stakeholder engagement plan
Why this is correct
This plan outlines approaches to effectively engage stakeholders throughout the project.
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Communication plan
Why it's wrong here
The communication plan specifies what, when, and how to communicate, but not broader engagement strategies.
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Stakeholder register
Why it's wrong here
The stakeholder register identifies and classifies stakeholders but does not detail engagement strategies.
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RACI matrix
Why it's wrong here
The RACI matrix defines roles and responsibilities, not engagement strategies.
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