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PK0-005 Practice Question: A project manager is identifying stakeholders and…
A project manager is identifying stakeholders and documenting their interests and influence. In which project life cycle phase is this activity performed?
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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Initiating
Identifying stakeholders is a key activity in the Initiating phase, where the project is formally authorized and stakeholders are identified.
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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Executing
Why it's wrong here
Executing covers carrying out the work defined in the project management plan; stakeholder identification and analysis occur before that work begins. It is tempting because stakeholder engagement continues throughout delivery, and it would be correct when managing ongoing stakeholder communication during execution.
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Initiating
Why this is correct
Stakeholder identification and documentation of interests and influence occur during Initiating, satisfying the stem's requirement to name the correct life cycle phase. The project charter is authorised here, and the stakeholder register is first created, making this the phase where influence and interest analysis begins.
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Closing
Why it's wrong here
Stakeholder identification and analysis occur during initiation, when the stakeholder register is first created and interests and influence are assessed. Closing instead covers final product transition, releasing resources and archiving project documents. It is tempting because stakeholders are consulted during closure sign-off, but that is acceptance, not identification.
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Planning
Why it's wrong here
Planning produces the stakeholder register and engagement strategies, but the stem describes identifying stakeholders and documenting their interests and influence, which happens during initiation. It is tempting because planning also addresses stakeholder engagement, and it would be correct when developing the stakeholder management approach.
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