PK0-005 Project Life Cycle Practice Question
A project is in the Executing phase. The project manager needs to ensure effective communication with stakeholders. Which THREE elements should be included in the communications management plan? (Select THREE.)
⚠ Common exam trap
PK0-005 often tests the difference between planning elements and execution outputs; candidates may select 'actual status report content' as part of the plan, but it is not.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Method or technology for communication
The communications management plan must specify the method or technology for communication (B), such as email, meetings, or a project management information system, because it defines the medium through which information is transmitted to stakeholders. It must also capture stakeholder communication requirements (C), since these identify who needs what information, in what format, and for what purpose, directly guiding the plan's content. Frequency of communication (E) is likewise essential, as it establishes when and how often information is distributed, ensuring timely and predictable stakeholder engagement. Options A and D are not correct: storage and retrieval of communications is a records-management concern typically addressed in the project records management or information management approach, and actual status report content is produced during reporting rather than being a planning element of the communications management plan.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Storage and retrieval of communications
Why it's wrong here
Storage and retrieval describes records management, not communication planning. The plan specifies who receives what information, when, in what format and via which channel; retention sits in the records or information management plan. It is tempting because communication artefacts must be archived, but that governance concern is out of scope for this question.
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Method or technology for communication
Why this is correct
Specifying the method or technology for communication ensures each stakeholder receives information through an appropriate channel, such as email, meetings or a shared portal. This directly satisfies the Executing-phase need for effective stakeholder communication by defining how messages are actually transmitted, rather than leaving delivery to chance.
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Stakeholder communication requirements
Why this is correct
Stakeholder communication requirements define what each stakeholder needs, when, and in what format, directly satisfying the Executing-phase need for effective information flow. Capturing these requirements in the communications management plan ensures the right messages reach the right recipients, preventing gaps that derail stakeholder engagement during execution.
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Actual status report content
Why it's wrong here
Actual status report content is produced during execution, not defined in the communications management plan, which specifies who receives what, when, how and through which channel. It is tempting because status reporting is a visible communication activity, so its content appears to belong in the plan.
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Frequency of communication
Why this is correct
Frequency specifies how often stakeholders receive updates, directly satisfying the Executing-phase need for ongoing, scheduled communication. Without defined intervals, reporting becomes ad hoc and stakeholders miss progress information. Frequency works alongside format and method to make the communications management plan actionable during execution.
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