Quick Answer
The answer is the stakeholder list, communication requirements, and engagement strategies. These three items are included in a stakeholder engagement plan because the stakeholder list identifies every individual or group impacted by the project, providing the foundation for tailoring interactions. Communication requirements specify how and when information flows to each stakeholder, ensuring clarity and alignment, while engagement strategies define the specific actions to manage their influence and interest levels. On the CompTIA Project+ PK0-005 exam, this question tests your ability to distinguish between the plan’s core components and peripheral documents like the issue log or risk register; a common trap is confusing the stakeholder list with the stakeholder register, but the list is a subset focused on names, roles, and influence. To remember, think of the acronym LCE: List, Communication, Engagement—these three form the backbone of any effective stakeholder engagement plan.
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A project manager is developing a stakeholder engagement plan. Which THREE items should be included in this plan? (Choose three.)
Budget for stakeholder activities
Why wrong: Budget is part of the project budget, not typically in the stakeholder engagement plan.
Stakeholder list
Identifies who the stakeholders are.
Engagement strategies
Outlines how to engage each stakeholder.
Risk thresholds
Why wrong: Risk thresholds are part of the risk management plan.
Communication requirements
Defines what information stakeholders need.
Answer choices
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Correct answer & explanation
Stakeholder list
The stakeholder list is a foundational component of the stakeholder engagement plan because it identifies all individuals, groups, or organizations that may be affected by or have an influence on the project. Without a complete and accurate stakeholder list, the project manager cannot effectively tailor engagement strategies or communication requirements. This list typically includes names, roles, influence levels, and interest levels, which directly inform the subsequent planning activities.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
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Budget for stakeholder activities
Why it's wrong here
Budget is part of the project budget, not typically in the stakeholder engagement plan.
Stakeholder list
Why this is correct
Identifies who the stakeholders are.
Related concept
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Engagement strategies
Why this is correct
Outlines how to engage each stakeholder.
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Risk thresholds
Why it's wrong here
Risk thresholds are part of the risk management plan.
Communication requirements
Why this is correct
Defines what information stakeholders need.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
The trap here is that candidates often confuse the stakeholder engagement plan with the communications management plan, but the engagement plan specifically includes the stakeholder list and engagement strategies, while communication requirements are a separate but related output that is also included in the engagement plan for completeness.
Detailed technical explanation
The stakeholder engagement plan is a subsidiary plan of the project management plan, as defined by the PMBOK Guide. It uses the stakeholder register (which includes the stakeholder list) as an input and then defines engagement strategies based on a stakeholder engagement assessment matrix, which maps current versus desired engagement levels (e.g., unaware, resistant, neutral, supportive, leading). Communication requirements are derived from the stakeholder list and engagement strategies, specifying the information needs, format, frequency, and method of delivery for each stakeholder or group.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
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The correct answer is: Stakeholder list — The stakeholder list is a foundational component of the stakeholder engagement plan because it identifies all individuals, groups, or organizations that may be affected by or have an influence on the project. Without a complete and accurate stakeholder list, the project manager cannot effectively tailor engagement strategies or communication requirements. This list typically includes names, roles, influence levels, and interest levels, which directly inform the subsequent planning activities.
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