PK0-005 Tools and Documentation Practice Question
A project manager is creating a document that formally authorizes the project and assigns the project manager. Which document is this?
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Project charter
The project charter is the document that formally authorizes a project and provides the project manager with authority to apply organizational resources.
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Risk register
Why it's wrong here
Risk register lists risks, not authorization.
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Project charter
Why this is correct
Correct; charter authorizes the project.
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Project management plan
Why it's wrong here
The plan describes how the project will be executed, not authorization.
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WBS
Why it's wrong here
WBS breaks down work, not authorization.
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