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PK0-005 Practice Question: A project sponsor asks for a document that…
A project sponsor asks for a document that outlines the high-level scope, objectives, and key stakeholders of a new project. Which document should the project manager provide?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many exam-takers confuse the project charter with the scope statement, but the scope statement is a detailed planning document created after the charter, while the charter is the high-level authorization document requested by the sponsor.
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Project charter
The project charter is the correct document because it formally authorizes the project, defines the high-level scope, objectives, and key stakeholders, and is issued by the project sponsor. It serves as the foundational agreement between the sponsor and the project manager, aligning with PMI's PMBOK Guide for initiating a project.
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For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Scope statement
Why it's wrong here
A scope statement details deliverables, acceptance criteria and exclusions, but omits objectives and stakeholder identification. It is tempting because it defines boundaries, and would be correct when the sponsor needs the detailed product and project scope for controlling scope creep, not a high-level charter-style overview.
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Project charter
Why this is correct
The project charter formally authorises the project and documents its high-level scope, objectives, and key stakeholders. It is the initiating document the sponsor approves, whereas subsidiary plans and the scope statement contain far greater detail.
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Project management plan
Why it's wrong here
The project management plan consolidates subsidiary plans covering execution, cost, schedule and risk, so it exceeds a high-level scope, objectives and stakeholder summary. It is tempting because it is the PM's governing document, and would be correct when the sponsor needs the approved baseline for managing and controlling the project.
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Work breakdown structure
Why it's wrong here
The work breakdown structure decomposes deliverables into work packages, providing no objectives or stakeholder information. It is tempting because it visually outlines project scope, and would be correct when the team needs a hierarchical decomposition for estimating, scheduling and assigning work packages.
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Variation 1. A project sponsor asks for a document that formally authorizes the project and provides the project manager with authority to apply resources. Which document should the project manager provide?
hard- A.Project management plan
- ✓ B.Project charter
- C.Business case
- D.Scope statement
Why B: The project charter is the document that formally authorizes the existence of a project and provides the project manager with the authority to apply organizational resources to project activities. It is typically issued by the project sponsor or initiating entity and serves as the official start of the project. Without a charter, the project manager lacks the formal authority to proceed.
Variation 2. Which document formally authorizes the project and assigns the project manager?
easy- A.Project management plan
- B.Scope statement
- C.Business case
- ✓ D.Project charter
Why D: The project charter is the formal document that authorizes the existence of a project and provides the project manager with the authority to apply organizational resources to project activities. It is issued by the project sponsor or initiator and formally assigns the project manager, establishing their role and responsibilities from the outset.
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