PK0-005 Project Life Cycle Practice Question
A project manager is developing the project management plan for a new product development project. The organization has a PMO that provides templates and standards. Which TWO components are typically included in the project management plan? (Choose two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
Test-takers frequently confuse project documents with components of the project management plan, as both are used during the project but serve different purposes.
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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Schedule baseline
The project management plan includes baselines such as the schedule baseline, cost baseline, and scope baseline, as well as subsidiary plans like the change management plan, communications management plan, and risk management plan. The stakeholder register, issue log, and work performance reports are project documents, not components of the 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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Issue log
Why it's wrong here
The issue log is a project document that records and monitors issues. It is not a component of the project management plan. While issues are managed throughout the project, the issue log is a tactical tool used during execution and is separate from the formal plan that guides how the project is managed.
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Work performance reports
Why it's wrong here
Work performance reports are outputs of the Monitor and Control Project Work process and are considered project documents, not part of the project management plan. They are generated during execution to communicate status and performance, but they do not constitute a planning component of the project management plan.
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Schedule baseline
Why this is correct
The schedule baseline is an approved version of the schedule model and is a key component of the project management plan. It is used to measure project performance and is part of the overall project management plan. It provides a fixed reference point for comparing actual progress against planned progress.
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Change management plan
Why this is correct
The change management plan is a subsidiary plan of the project management plan that describes how changes will be managed, including the change control process, roles, and responsibilities. It is a standard component that ensures changes are systematically evaluated and approved, which is essential for maintaining project scope and alignment with objectives.
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Stakeholder register
Why it's wrong here
The stakeholder register is a project document, not a component of the project management plan. It identifies stakeholders, their interests, and influence. While it informs the stakeholder engagement plan (which is part of the project management plan), the register itself is a separate document that is updated throughout the project.
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