PK0-005 Project Life Cycle Practice Question
During the planning phase, which three documents are typically created? (Select THREE.)
⚠ Common exam trap
PK0-005 often tests the phase in which key documents are created, and candidates may confuse planning outputs with initiation or execution outputs.
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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Risk register
The Risk register (A) is a planning-phase artifact because it is created during risk planning to identify, analyze, and document risks along with their probability, impact, and responses. The Work Breakdown Structure (B) is produced in planning when the project scope is decomposed into deliverables and work packages, forming the basis for estimating and scheduling. The Schedule baseline (D) is also a planning output, established once the schedule is developed and approved, and it is used to measure schedule performance. The Project charter (C) is not a planning document because it is created and approved during the initiating phase, before planning begins. Lessons learned (E) is not a planning document because it is compiled throughout the project and finalized during closing, not typically created as a planning-phase output.
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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Risk register
Why this is correct
The risk register records identified risks, their probability, impact, and planned responses. It is compiled during planning as threats and opportunities are assessed, satisfying the stem's requirement for a planning-phase document that supports ongoing monitoring and response throughout execution.
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Work Breakdown Structure
Why this is correct
The Work Breakdown Structure decomposes the total project scope into manageable deliverables and work packages. It is created during planning to define what must be delivered, satisfying the stem's requirement and providing the foundation for estimating, scheduling and assigning responsibility.
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Project charter
Why it's wrong here
The project charter is produced during initiation, authorising the project and naming the sponsor and manager, before planning begins. It is tempting because the charter is a foundational document that planning activities subsequently reference and refine.
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Schedule baseline
Why this is correct
The schedule baseline fixes the approved start and finish dates against which project progress is tracked. It is produced during planning once activities are sequenced and estimated, satisfying the stem's requirement for a planning-phase document that later enables schedule variance analysis.
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Lessons learned
Why it's wrong here
Lessons learned are captured at project closure, during the closing phase, not created as planning outputs. The option tempts because lessons learned are a recognised project artefact, and reviewing prior lessons does inform planning; however, the documents produced during planning are the project management plan, requirements documentation and risk register.
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