PK0-005 Project Life Cycle Practice Question
Which document formally authorizes a project and provides the project manager with the authority to apply organizational resources?
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Project charter
The project charter authorizes the project and assigns the project manager.
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Project management plan
Why it's wrong here
The plan is developed after authorization.
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Project charter
Why this is correct
The charter formally authorizes the project.
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Project scope statement
Why it's wrong here
The scope statement defines the scope but does not authorize the project.
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Work breakdown structure
Why it's wrong here
WBS decomposes deliverables; it does not authorize.
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