PK0-005 Project Management Concepts Practice Question
A project manager is reviewing the project management plan before a phase gate review. The sponsor wants evidence that the plan addresses how changes will be controlled and how the project will be kept aligned with the approved baseline. Which TWO components should the project manager confirm are included? (Choose two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is selecting planning artifacts that feel related to control, such as risk or resource tools, instead of the two processes that actually govern changes and version integrity.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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A change control process describing how change requests are submitted, evaluated, approved, and implemented.
The plan keeps the project aligned with the approved baseline through two complementary processes. Change control defines how requests are raised, assessed, and decided, ensuring modifications are deliberate and authorized. Configuration management keeps the correct versions of deliverables and documents identified and controlled, so the baseline record stays accurate. Together they give the sponsor confidence that scope, schedule, and cost remain governed.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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A change control process describing how change requests are submitted, evaluated, approved, and implemented.
Why this is correct
A defined change control process is essential because it specifies the path a change request takes, who evaluates it, and who has authority to approve or reject it. Without it, changes may be applied informally, which erodes the approved baseline and makes it impossible to show the sponsor how scope, schedule, and cost remain controlled.
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A stakeholder engagement assessment matrix showing current and desired engagement levels.
Why it's wrong here
The engagement assessment matrix records where stakeholders currently sit and where the project wants them to be, guiding communication efforts. It addresses stakeholder relationships rather than the mechanisms for controlling change and preserving the approved baseline, so it does not provide the evidence the sponsor requested for the phase gate.
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A resource calendar listing the availability of every team member for the next twelve months.
Why it's wrong here
A resource calendar supports schedule and resource planning by showing availability windows, but it does not describe how changes are controlled or how alignment with the approved baseline is maintained. It is a useful planning input, yet it does not satisfy the sponsor's request for evidence of change governance and baseline integrity.
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A configuration management process describing how product and document versions are identified and controlled.
Why this is correct
Configuration management ensures that the correct versions of deliverables and project documents are identified, tracked, and controlled. It supports change control by preventing outdated artifacts from being used and by keeping the record of what was approved accurate. Together with change control, it is what keeps the baseline trustworthy and auditable at a phase gate.
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A probability and impact matrix used for prioritizing identified project risks.
Why it's wrong here
The probability and impact matrix helps assess and prioritize risks so the team can focus attention appropriately. It is part of risk management, not change control, and it does not explain how changes are evaluated or how the baseline is protected. Including it would not demonstrate the governance the sponsor is asking about.
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