PK0-005 Tools and Documentation Practice Question
Which document formally authorizes the existence of a project and provides the project manager with the authority to apply organizational resources to project activities?
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Project charter
The project charter is the document that formally authorizes the project and gives the project manager authority.
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Project charter
Why this is correct
Correct – the charter authorizes the project.
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Statement of work
Why it's wrong here
SOW describes the work, but does not authorize the project.
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Project management plan
Why it's wrong here
The PMP describes how the project will be executed, but doesn't authorize it.
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Business case
Why it's wrong here
Business case justifies the project but does not authorize it.
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