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PK0-005 Practice Question: Which THREE of the following are key components…
Which THREE of the following are key components of a project management plan?
⚠ Common exam trap
The PK0-005 exam often tests the distinction between 'components of the project management plan' (baselines and subsidiary plans) and 'project documents' (risk register, issue log, stakeholder register) to see if candidates confuse operational artifacts with formal planning components.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Schedule baseline
The schedule baseline (A) is a key component of the project management plan because it is the approved version of the project schedule that serves as a reference against which actual performance is measured. It includes start and end dates for activities, milestones, and dependencies, and is part of the project management plan's baseline trio. Without the schedule baseline, there is no formal benchmark for tracking schedule variance or managing changes.
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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Schedule baseline
Why this is correct
Schedule baseline is the approved project schedule.
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Risk register
Why it's wrong here
Risk register is a separate document, not part of PM plan.
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Cost baseline
Why this is correct
Cost baseline is the approved budget.
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Scope baseline
Why this is correct
Scope baseline is approved scope statement, WBS, WBS dictionary.
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Issue log
Why it's wrong here
Issue log is a project document, not part of PM plan.
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