PK0-005 Tools and Documentation Practice Question

Which document contains the subsidiary plans for scope, schedule, cost, quality, resources, communication, risk, and procurement?

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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Project management plan

The project management plan is the comprehensive document that includes all subsidiary management plans.

Answer analysis

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

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Project charter
Why it's wrong here
The project charter authorises the project and names the project manager; it does not contain subsidiary management plans. It is tempting because it is the founding document that precedes planning, and would be the right answer if the question asked which document formally initiates the project or grants authority.
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Project management plan
Why this is correct
The project management plan is the overarching document that integrates all subsidiary plans — scope, schedule, cost, quality, resources, communications, risk and procurement — into a single consolidated baseline, satisfying the stem's requirement for the document containing them.
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WBS
Why it's wrong here
The WBS decomposes scope into deliverables and work packages; it holds no schedule, cost, quality, resource, communication, risk or procurement plans. It is tempting because it is a core scope artefact, and would be correct if the question asked how project scope is hierarchically decomposed.
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Risk register
Why it's wrong here
The risk register records identified risks, owners, triggers and responses; it is one output of risk planning, not a container for the other subsidiary plans. It is tempting because it is a familiar planning document, and would be correct if the question asked where risk response details are documented.

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