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PK0-005 Practice Question: A project manager needs to document the roles and…
A project manager needs to document the roles and responsibilities of team members for a new project. Which document should the project manager create?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many candidates confuse the RACI chart with the stakeholder register or communication plan, thinking that listing stakeholders or planning communications is sufficient to define roles, but only the RACI chart explicitly assigns responsibility for each task.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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RACI chart
A RACI chart (Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed) is the correct document for defining and documenting team member roles and responsibilities in a project. It provides a clear matrix that maps tasks or deliverables against team members, specifying their level of involvement, which is essential for accountability and communication in project management.
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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Project charter
Why it's wrong here
A project charter formally authorises the project and names the project manager; it does not document individual team members' roles and responsibilities. It would be correct at project initiation when the requirement is obtaining sponsor approval and establishing high-level scope and authority.
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RACI chart
Why this is correct
A RACI chart assigns Responsible, Accountable, Consulted and Informed designations to each team member per task, directly documenting roles and responsibilities as the stem requires. Unlike a project charter or org chart, it maps people to activities, resolving ambiguity about who does what and who approves decisions.
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Stakeholder register
Why it's wrong here
A stakeholder register records stakeholder identification, interest, influence, and engagement strategy; it does not allocate work roles or responsibilities. It would be correct when the requirement is analysing and managing stakeholder engagement rather than defining who does what on the team.
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Communication plan
Why it's wrong here
A communication plan specifies who receives which information, in what format, and how often; it does not assign project roles or responsibilities. It would be correct when the requirement is defining information distribution, escalation paths, and reporting frequency among stakeholders.
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