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PK0-005 Practice Question: Which TWO of the following are key…
Which TWO of the following are key responsibilities of a project manager during the monitoring and controlling process group?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap is that candidates confuse 'Manage Stakeholder Engagement' (Executing) with 'Monitor Stakeholder Engagement' (Monitoring and Controlling). Option C is a distractor because it uses the Executing term, making it incorrect for this question.
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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Measure project performance against the baseline
Measuring project performance against the baseline is a core activity in the Monitor and Control Project Work process. The project manager compares actual work results to the approved baseline to identify deviations and trigger corrective actions. Option C is incorrect because 'Manage Stakeholder Engagement' is part of the Executing process group, not Monitoring and Controlling; the correct activity in M&C is 'Monitor Stakeholder Engagement'. Option E is correct because updating the issue log is a key activity in the Monitor and Control Project Work process, ensuring issues are tracked and resolved. Options B and D are incorrect: close out procurement belongs to the Closing process group, and approving changes to the project charter is part of the Initiating process group.
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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Measure project performance against the baseline
Why this is correct
Performance measurement is a core monitoring activity.
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Close out procurement
Why it's wrong here
Procurement closure occurs in the closing process group.
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Manage stakeholder engagement
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. 'Manage Stakeholder Engagement' belongs to the Executing process group, not Monitoring and Controlling. The correct M&C activity is 'Monitor Stakeholder Engagement'.
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Approve changes to the project charter
Why it's wrong here
Approving changes to the charter is typically a sponsor responsibility.
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Update the issue log
Why this is correct
Issues are tracked and updated during monitoring and controlling.
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