PK0-005 Tools and Documentation Practice Question
A project manager is preparing a project management plan for a construction project. The sponsor asks which subsidiary plans should be included to address scope, schedule, cost, and quality. Which TWO subsidiary plans should the project manager include? (Choose two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is selecting any valid subsidiary plan, such as risk or procurement, instead of focusing on the two plans that specifically address the sponsor's stated areas of scope and schedule.
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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Scope management plan
The scope management plan and schedule management plan directly address two of the four areas the sponsor named: scope and schedule. Along with the cost management plan and quality management plan (not listed as options), they form the core subsidiary plans for planning and controlling the project's constraints. The other options are valid project management plan components but do not match the sponsor's specific request.
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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Scope management plan
Why this is correct
The scope management plan describes how the project scope will be defined, validated, and controlled. It is a core subsidiary plan that ensures all required work and only the required work is included. For a construction project, it prevents scope creep and provides the framework for managing changes to the building specifications and deliverables.
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Risk management plan
Why it's wrong here
The risk management plan is a valuable subsidiary plan, but the sponsor specifically asked for plans addressing scope, schedule, cost, and quality. While risk is important, it is not one of the four areas mentioned. Including it would be appropriate in a full project management plan, but it does not answer the specific request for these two areas.
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Schedule management plan
Why this is correct
The schedule management plan defines how the project schedule will be developed, monitored, and controlled. It includes scheduling methodology, tools, and performance measurement rules. In a construction project, it is essential for sequencing trades, managing dependencies, and ensuring timely completion, making it a required subsidiary plan.
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Stakeholder engagement plan
Why it's wrong here
The stakeholder engagement plan outlines how to involve stakeholders effectively. It is a subsidiary plan in the project management plan, but it does not directly address scope, schedule, cost, or quality. The sponsor's question is specific to those four areas, so this plan is not the correct choice here.
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Procurement management plan
Why it's wrong here
The procurement management plan describes how goods and services will be acquired from outside the project team. Although construction projects often involve procurement, the sponsor's request focuses on scope, schedule, cost, and quality. Procurement is a separate knowledge area and not one of the two plans requested in this scenario.
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