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PK0-005 Practice Question: Which THREE of the following are project…
Which THREE of the following are project management knowledge areas as defined in the PMBOK Guide?
⚠ Common exam trap
The PK0-005 exam often tests the distinction between PMBOK-defined knowledge areas and common project management activities, so candidates may mistakenly choose 'Security' or 'Budgeting' because they are important project tasks, but they are not official PMBOK knowledge areas.
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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Risk
Risk, Stakeholder, and Integration are three of the ten project management knowledge areas defined in the PMBOK Guide. Risk management involves identifying, analyzing, and responding to project risks; stakeholder management focuses on engaging individuals and groups affected by the project; integration management coordinates all project processes and activities. These are core knowledge areas that the PMBOK Guide explicitly lists, unlike Security or Budgeting, which are not standalone knowledge areas in the PMBOK framework.
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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Risk
Why this is correct
Risk management is a knowledge area.
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Stakeholder
Why this is correct
Stakeholder management is a knowledge area.
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Security
Why it's wrong here
Security is not a separate knowledge area; it falls under risk or specific domains.
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Integration
Why this is correct
Integration management coordinates all aspects of the project.
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Budgeting
Why it's wrong here
Budgeting is part of Cost management, not a distinct knowledge area.
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