PK0-005 Project Life Cycle Practice Question
A project manager is leading a project to develop a new mobile application. The project is in the Executing phase. A team member reports that a key feature cannot be completed as specified due to a technical limitation. The project manager needs to evaluate the impact of this issue on the project constraints. Which document should the project manager review first?
⚠ Common exam trap
Watch out — candidates often confuse the risk register, which is for potential future events, with the issue log, which is for current problems.
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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Issue log
The issue log is the document used to record and manage issues that arise during project execution. When a technical limitation prevents completion of a feature, it is an issue that needs to be documented and assessed. The project manager should review the issue log first to evaluate impact and determine corrective actions.
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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Risk register
Why it's wrong here
The risk register contains information about identified risks and their potential responses. While the technical limitation could have been a risk, once it materializes, it becomes an issue. The risk register is used for proactive risk management, not for managing active issues. In this scenario, the project manager should first check the issue log to manage the current problem, then update the risk register if needed for future risks.
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Change log
Why it's wrong here
The change log records changes to the project and their status. The technical limitation is not yet a change request; it is an issue that may lead to a change. The project manager should first log and evaluate the issue, then if a change is needed, submit a change request and update the change log. Therefore, the change log is not the first document to review.
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Issue log
Why this is correct
The issue log is used to document and track issues that arise during the project. It includes details such as the issue description, impact, and assigned owner. In this scenario, the technical limitation is an issue that needs to be evaluated. The project manager should review the issue log to see if this issue has been logged, assess its impact, and determine next steps. It is the primary document for managing issues during execution.
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Project management plan
Why it's wrong here
The project management plan is a comprehensive document that includes baselines and subsidiary plans. While it provides overall guidance, it does not track specific issues. The project manager might refer to it later to evaluate impacts on scope, schedule, or cost, but the immediate need is to document and assess the issue. The issue log is more specific to the situation.
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