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PK0-005 Practice Question: During the planning phase, a project manager…
During the planning phase, a project manager conducts a stakeholder analysis. Which of the following is the primary purpose of this activity?
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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To identify and categorize stakeholders based on their interest and influence
The primary purpose of stakeholder analysis is to identify stakeholders and categorize them based on their interest and influence, which helps in developing appropriate engagement strategies. Option A is incorrect because identifying potential risks is not the primary purpose; risk identification is a separate process. Option B is incorrect because assigning team members is part of resource management, not stakeholder analysis. Option C is incorrect because defining project scope is done through scope planning, not stakeholder analysis.
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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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To identify potential risks that stakeholders might introduce
Why it's wrong here
Indirect benefit, not primary purpose.
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To assign team members to project tasks
Why it's wrong here
Task assignment occurs later.
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To define the project scope and deliverables
Why it's wrong here
Scope definition is separate.
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To identify and categorize stakeholders based on their interest and influence
Why this is correct
Primary purpose of stakeholder analysis.
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