PK0-005 Tools and Documentation Practice Question
A project manager is creating the project management plan. Which TWO subsidiary plans should be included? (Select TWO.)
⚠ Common exam trap
CompTIA 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.
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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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.
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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Product backlog
Why it's wrong here
Product backlog is an agile artefact, not a subsidiary plan.
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RACI matrix
Why it's wrong here
RACI matrix is a responsibility assignment tool, not a subsidiary plan.
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Burndown chart
Why it's wrong here
Burndown chart is a tracking tool, not a plan.
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Risk management plan
Why this is correct
A subsidiary plan of the PMP.
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Scope management plan
Why this is correct
A subsidiary plan of the PMP.
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