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PK0-005 Practice Question: Which TWO documents should be updated when a…
Which TWO documents should be updated when a change request is approved?
⚠ Common exam trap
A common mix-up: candidates confuse the risk register with the change log, thinking that all approved changes automatically update the risk register, when in fact the risk register is only updated if the change introduces or modifies a specific risk.
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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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Change log
The change log (A) must be updated because it is the formal record that tracks each change request's status, approval decision, and disposition, so an approved request must be logged there to maintain an auditable history. The project baseline (D) must be updated because once a change is approved, the affected scope, schedule, and/or cost baselines are revised to reflect the new authorized plan, which is the whole purpose of integrated change control. The status report (B) is not a required update triggered by approval itself, since it is a periodic communication of progress rather than the authoritative record of the change. The risk register (C) is only updated if the approved change introduces or alters risks, so it is not inherently required. The stakeholder register (E) is updated when stakeholder information changes, which an approved change request does not automatically cause.
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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Change log
Why this is correct
Recording the approval in the change log creates the audit trail the change-management process requires, capturing the request's authorisation, date and approver. This satisfies the stem's demand for documentation updated at approval, since the log is the definitive register of every approved, rejected or deferred change and its status.
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Status report
Why it's wrong here
A status report communicates progress at a point in time; it is generated from other documents rather than being a controlled record updated on approval. Approved changes instead update the change log and the project management plan's affected baselines, which formally reflect the decision.
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Risk register
Why it's wrong here
The risk register tracks identified risks and responses; approving a change does not itself alter it unless new risks emerge. It is updated during risk identification and review. Approved changes instead update the change log and the project management plan's affected baselines.
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Project baseline
Why this is correct
The project baseline — scope, schedule and cost — must be revised to incorporate the approved change, otherwise subsequent performance measurement compares against an obsolete plan. This satisfies the requirement to update baselines on approval.
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Stakeholder register
Why it's wrong here
The stakeholder register records people and their engagement; a change approval does not automatically modify it. It is updated when stakeholders or their influence change. Approved changes instead update the change log and the project management plan's affected baselines.
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Variation 1. A project manager is reviewing a change request that has been approved. The change will affect the project scope, schedule, and budget. Which document should the project manager update first to ensure all changes are captured and communicated?
hard- ✓ A.Change log
- B.Scope statement
- C.Project management plan
- D.Schedule baseline
Why A: The change log is the official repository for recording all approved change requests, including their details and impacts. Updating it first ensures that the change is formally documented and communicated to stakeholders before any baselines or plans are modified. This aligns with the integrated change control process, where the change log serves as the primary communication tool for change status.
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