PK0-005 Project Life Cycle Practice Question
A project manager is developing a communication plan. Which two elements should be included in the plan? (Select TWO)
⚠ Common exam trap
PK0-005 often mixes inputs (charter, risk register, WBS) with plan components — candidates must distinguish documents that FEED the plan from elements that BELONG in the plan.
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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Frequency of communication
Option A (Frequency of communication) is correct because a communication plan must specify how often information is distributed—daily, weekly, monthly, or at milestones—so stakeholders know when to expect updates and the team can schedule reporting activities. Option D (Stakeholder communication needs) is correct because the plan must identify who needs what information, in what format, and through which channel, tailoring communications to each stakeholder's requirements and influence. Options B, C, and E are incorrect because the risk register, project charter, and work breakdown structure are project artifacts or inputs that inform planning, not elements that constitute the communication plan itself.
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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Frequency of communication
Why this is correct
Frequency of communication specifies how often each stakeholder group receives information, satisfying the plan's need to schedule interactions. It complements details such as method, sender, and audience, ensuring stakeholders know when to expect updates rather than only what will be communicated.
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Risk register
Why it's wrong here
The risk register records identified risks and responses; it is an input to communication planning, not a component of the plan. It tempts because risk reporting is a communication activity, but the plan itself defines audiences, message formats, timing, channels and responsible senders.
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Project charter
Why it's wrong here
The project charter authorises the project and defines objectives; it is an input to communication planning, not a component of the plan. It tempts because charter stakeholders shape who receives information, but the plan itself specifies audiences, methods, timing and responsibilities.
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Stakeholder communication needs
Why this is correct
Stakeholder communication needs define what each audience must receive, when, and in what format, directly shaping the plan's content and cadence. Without mapping these requirements, the plan cannot satisfy the project's information-distribution constraint or tailor messaging to differing stakeholder expectations.
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Work breakdown structure
Why it's wrong here
The work breakdown structure decomposes deliverables and is an input for identifying who needs which information, not a communication plan element. It tempts because WBS components often map to reporting groups, but the plan documents stakeholders, message content, frequency, channels and owners.
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