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PK0-005 Practice Question: A project team discovers a problem that is…
A project team discovers a problem that is currently happening and affecting project deliverables. The project manager needs to document this situation. Which document should be used to record this?
⚠ Common exam trap
PK0-005 often tests the risk-vs-issue distinction — candidates pick risk register because the problem sounds like a risk, but the question says it is 'currently happening,' which makes it an issue.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Issue log
An issue log records problems that have already occurred and are currently affecting the project, along with ownership, status, and resolution actions. Since the problem is 'currently happening and affecting deliverables,' it is an active issue, not a future risk, so it belongs in the issue log. The project manager documents it there to track resolution and communicate impact.
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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Change log
Why it's wrong here
A change log records approved changes to baselines and their implementation status, not the identification and tracking of an active problem. It would be correct when documenting a requested or implemented change, whereas an issue log captures problems currently affecting deliverables.
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Risk register
Why it's wrong here
A risk register holds uncertain future events with probability and impact ratings, not problems that have already materialised. It would be correct for identifying potential threats during planning, whereas an issue log documents current problems affecting deliverables.
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Issue log
Why this is correct
An issue log records problems that have already occurred and are currently affecting project deliverables, tracking ownership, status and resolution. It is the correct document here, whereas a risk log captures potential future events and a change request formally modifies baselined scope.
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Lessons learned
Why it's wrong here
Lessons learned are compiled at project or phase closure to improve future projects, so they cannot track a problem that is still occurring. They would be correct retrospectively, after the issue is resolved, whereas an issue log records active problems affecting deliverables.
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