PK0-005 Project Life Cycle Practice Question
A project manager is developing a communication plan. Which of the following should be determined first?
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
✓
The stakeholder communication needs
The first step in communication planning is to identify stakeholder communication needs, including what information they need, when, and how. This ensures that the plan addresses all requirements.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
The communication methods to be used
Why it's wrong here
Methods are chosen based on needs.
- ✗
The project's communication budget
Why it's wrong here
Budget is not typically a primary consideration in communication planning.
- ✓
The stakeholder communication needs
Why this is correct
Needs should be identified first to tailor the plan.
- ✗
The frequency of status reports
Why it's wrong here
Frequency is determined after identifying needs.
Go deeper
Related to this question
About these practice questions
One of 980 original PK0-005 practice questions on Courseiva, each with a full explanation and wrong-answer analysis — not exam dumps or protected exam content. Learn why practice questions differ from exam dumps →
JA
Written by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
Senior Network & Security Engineer · founder of Courseiva
This PK0-005 practice question is part of Courseiva's free CompTIA certification practice question bank. Courseiva provides original exam-style practice questions with explanations, topic-based practice, mock exams, readiness tracking, and study analytics to help learners prepare for the PK0-005 exam.