- A
Product backlog
Why wrong: Product backlog is an agile artefact, not a subsidiary plan.
- B
RACI matrix
Why wrong: RACI matrix is a responsibility assignment tool, not a subsidiary plan.
- C
Burndown chart
Why wrong: Burndown chart is a tracking tool, not a plan.
- D
Risk management plan
A subsidiary plan of the PMP.
- E
Scope management plan
A subsidiary plan of the PMP.
Question 919 of 1,000
PK0-005 Tools and Documentation Practice Question
This PK0-005 practice question tests your understanding of tools and documentation. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
A project manager is creating the project management plan. Which TWO subsidiary plans should be included? (Select TWO.)
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
✓
Risk management plan
The project management plan is a formal, approved document that defines how the project is executed, monitored, and controlled. The Risk Management Plan (D) and Scope Management Plan (E) are two of the subsidiary plans that must be included, as they detail processes for identifying, analyzing, and responding to risks, and for defining, validating, and controlling scope, respectively. These are mandated by the PMBOK Guide and are core components of a comprehensive project management plan.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
Product backlog
Why it's wrong here
Product backlog is an agile artefact, not a subsidiary plan.
- ✗
RACI matrix
Why it's wrong here
RACI matrix is a responsibility assignment tool, not a subsidiary plan.
- ✗
Burndown chart
Why it's wrong here
Burndown chart is a tracking tool, not a plan.
- ✓
Risk management plan
Why this is correct
A subsidiary plan of the PMP.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✓
Scope management plan
Why this is correct
A subsidiary plan of the PMP.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Cisco often tests the distinction between project management plan components (subsidiary plans) and project documents or artifacts (like backlogs, charts, or matrices), leading candidates to mistakenly select tools or outputs instead of formal planning documents.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Subsidiary plans are derived from the project management plan and include the scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk, communications, and procurement management plans, among others. The Risk Management Plan specifically defines how risk identification, qualitative and quantitative analysis, response planning, and monitoring will be conducted, often referencing risk categories, probability and impact matrices, and risk thresholds. The Scope Management Plan details how the project scope will be defined, validated, and controlled, including processes for creating the work breakdown structure (WBS) and handling scope changes.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
TExam Day Tips
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A practitioner preparing for the PK0-005 exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
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What does this PK0-005 question test?
Tools and Documentation — This question tests Tools and Documentation — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Risk management plan — The project management plan is a formal, approved document that defines how the project is executed, monitored, and controlled. The Risk Management Plan (D) and Scope Management Plan (E) are two of the subsidiary plans that must be included, as they detail processes for identifying, analyzing, and responding to risks, and for defining, validating, and controlling scope, respectively. These are mandated by the PMBOK Guide and are core components of a comprehensive project management plan.
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Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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