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PK0-005 Practice Question: A project manager needs to communicate project…
A project manager needs to communicate project status to stakeholders. Which TWO tools are suitable for this purpose? (Choose two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
The PK0-005 exam often tests the distinction between planning documents (WBS, Project Charter) and communication artifacts (Status Report, Gantt Chart), leading candidates to mistakenly select tools that are used for project initiation or risk management rather than ongoing status updates.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Gantt chart
A Gantt chart is a visual tool that displays project tasks against a timeline, making it suitable for communicating overall project progress and schedule to stakeholders. It provides a clear, high-level view of task dependencies, durations, and milestones, which is essential for status updates.
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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Work breakdown structure
Why it's wrong here
WBS is used for scope decomposition, not communication.
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Gantt chart
Why this is correct
Gantt charts visually show schedule progress.
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Status report
Why this is correct
Status reports summarize progress and issues for stakeholders.
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Risk register
Why it's wrong here
Risk register is for tracking risks, not routine status communication.
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Project charter
Why it's wrong here
Charter authorizes the project but is not used for ongoing status updates.
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