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PK0-005 Practice Question: A project manager is in the process of formally…
A project manager is in the process of formally authorizing a new project. Which document should be created during the initiation phase?
⚠ Common exam trap
PK0-005 often tests the confusion between initiation and planning deliverables, tempting candidates to pick the scope statement or WBS because those feel foundational, when only the charter is produced during initiation.
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Project charter
The project charter is the document that formally authorizes the existence of a project and gives the project manager authority to apply organizational resources to project activities. It is created during the initiation phase, before detailed planning begins. This makes it the correct deliverable for the scenario described.
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Project charter
Why this is correct
The project charter formally authorises the project's existence and grants the project manager authority to apply organisational resources. It is the output created during initiation, satisfying the stem's requirement for formal authorisation before planning begins.
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Project scope statement
Why it's wrong here
The scope statement is elaborated during planning, after the charter authorises the project, so it cannot be the initiation output. It is tempting because scope definition feels foundational, yet the charter must exist first to grant authority. Initiation produces the project charter and stakeholder register.
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Work breakdown structure (WBS)
Why it's wrong here
The WBS decomposes deliverables during planning, once scope is baselined, so it cannot be created at initiation. It is tempting because it structures the work early in many methodologies, but the charter must first authorise the project and its manager. Initiation yields the project charter.
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Risk register
Why it's wrong here
The risk register is built and maintained throughout planning and execution as threats are identified, so it does not formally authorise the project. It is tempting because risk identification begins early, but the initiation phase requires the project charter, which names the sponsor and grants the project manager authority.
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