PK0-005 Tools and Documentation Practice Question
Which TWO documents are typically created during project initiation?
⚠ Common exam trap
CompTIA often tests the distinction between documents created during initiation versus planning, and the trap here is that candidates mistakenly associate the risk register or issue log with initiation because they are common project documents, but they are formally created in later phases.
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Why each option matters
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Project charter
The project charter (A) is a key output of the project initiation phase, formally authorizing the project and giving the project manager authority to apply organizational resources. The stakeholder register (D) is also typically created during initiation as part of identifying stakeholders, capturing their interests, involvement, and impact on the project. The issue log (B) is generally created and maintained during project execution to track and resolve issues as they arise. The risk register (C) is typically developed during project planning, not initiation. The work breakdown structure (E) is a planning artifact that decomposes project deliverables into manageable work packages.
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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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Project charter
Why this is correct
The project charter formally authorises the project and grants the project manager authority, and it is produced during initiation once the business case is approved. This satisfies the stem's requirement for a document typically created during project initiation.
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Issue log
Why it's wrong here
The issue log records problems arising during execution and is maintained once work begins, not at initiation. It is tempting because it tracks concerns raised early, but initiation outputs the charter and stakeholder register instead.
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Risk register
Why it's wrong here
The risk register is built during planning, after risks are identified and analysed, not at initiation. It is tempting because initial risks may be noted in the charter, but the formal register belongs to planning.
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Stakeholder register
Why this is correct
The stakeholder register identifies everyone affected by or influencing the project, along with their interests and influence, and is compiled during initiation. This satisfies the stem's requirement for a document typically created during project initiation.
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Work breakdown structure (WBS)
Why it's wrong here
A WBS decomposes scope into deliverables and work packages, which happens during planning after the project charter authorises the project. It is tempting because it defines what the project will produce, and it would be the correct artefact when planning scope decomposition, not during initiation where the charter and stakeholder register are created.
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