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PK0-005 Practice Question: A project manager is reviewing the lessons…
A project manager is reviewing the lessons learned from a previous project. Which TWO documents are commonly used to capture lessons learned? (Choose two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often confuse the issue log or risk register with lessons learned documents, because all three involve tracking project events, but only the lessons learned register and report are specifically designed for capturing and sharing knowledge for future projects.
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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Lessons learned register
The lessons learned register (C) is the primary project document used to record knowledge gained during the project, capturing situations, their impact, recommendations, and actions to take, and it is updated throughout the project as new lessons emerge. The lessons learned report (E) is the formal end-of-project document that consolidates and summarizes the lessons learned register's content, presenting them to the organization for future projects. The issue log (A) tracks current problems and their resolution status, not the knowledge derived for future use, so it is not a lessons learned document. The change log (B) records change requests and their disposition, which is unrelated to capturing lessons learned. The risk register (D) documents identified risks, their analysis, and responses, not the retrospective knowledge captured as lessons learned.
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
An issue log tracks problems and their resolution status during the project; it is an input that informs lessons learned rather than a document used to capture them. It is tempting because resolved issues often yield lessons, and it would be correct when tracking open issues requiring active management attention.
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Change log
Why it's wrong here
A change log records change requests, approvals and implementation status; it does not capture the reflective lessons drawn from project experience. It is tempting because changes frequently generate lessons, and it would be correct when the goal is tracing change history, approvals and configuration baselines.
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Lessons learned register
Why this is correct
The lessons learned register captures knowledge and corrective recommendations during the project, feeding them forward into later phases. It satisfies the stem's requirement as a recognised document for recording lessons learned, complementing the final report produced at closure.
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Risk register
Why it's wrong here
A risk register documents identified risks, their analysis, owners and planned responses; it is an input to lessons learned, not a capture document. It is tempting because realised risks produce valuable lessons, and it would be correct when tracking and managing live project risks.
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Lessons learned report
Why this is correct
The lessons learned report is the primary artefact for recording insights at project closure, directly satisfying the stem's requirement to capture lessons learned. It documents what went well, what failed, and recommendations for future projects, ensuring knowledge transfers beyond the immediate team rather than being lost when the project ends.
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