PK0-005 Tools and Documentation Practice Question
A project manager needs to document the formal approval of a change request that adds a new reporting module to an existing application. The change will increase the budget by $20,000 and extend the schedule by two weeks. Which document should the project manager use to record this decision?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is assuming the project charter or WBS is updated for every change, when in fact the change log is the specific document for recording change request decisions and their impacts.
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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Change log
When a change request is approved, the change log is the document that captures the decision, the change description, and its impact on the project constraints. In this scenario, the approved reporting module, the $20,000 budget increase, and the two-week schedule extension all belong in the change log to maintain an accurate audit trail and updated baseline.
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
The WBS decomposes project scope into deliverables and work packages. While the new reporting module might eventually appear in the WBS, the WBS itself does not capture approval decisions, budget impacts, or schedule changes. A change of this nature must be formally recorded in a change control document, not in the scope hierarchy.
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Project charter
Why it's wrong here
The project charter formally authorizes the project and names the project manager, but it is not updated for individual change requests. Using it to record a $20,000 budget increase and two-week schedule extension would be inappropriate because the charter is a high-level authorization document, not a change control record.
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Change log
Why this is correct
The change log is used to record the status of change requests, including their approval or rejection, and the associated impacts on scope, schedule, and cost. Documenting the approved reporting module addition here provides a clear audit trail and updates the project baseline, which is exactly what the scenario requires.
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Requirements traceability matrix
Why it's wrong here
The requirements traceability matrix links requirements to their origin and tracks them through delivery. It helps ensure the new reporting module's requirements are not lost, but it does not record the approval decision, cost, or schedule impact. The matrix supports scope verification, not formal change authorization.
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