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PK0-005 Practice Question: Which TWO items are typically included in a…
Which TWO items are typically included in a project status report?
⚠ Common exam trap
CompTIA often tests the distinction between a summary status report and a detailed project document; the trap here is that candidates mistake a comprehensive risk register or meeting minutes as part of a status report, when in fact they are separate artifacts with different purposes and audiences.
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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Accomplishments since last report
A project status report is a periodic communication that summarizes progress against the plan, so option B (Accomplishments since last report) is correct because it tells stakeholders what work has been completed during the reporting period. Option E (Budget spent to date) is also correct because cost performance — actual spend versus the approved budget — is a standard status metric that shows whether the project remains financially on track. Lessons learned (A) are typically captured in a lessons-learned register or at phase/closure reviews, not in routine status reports. A detailed risk register (C) is a separate living document; status reports usually include only a summarized risk highlight. Meeting minutes (D) are a distinct artifact recording discussions and decisions, not a standard component of the status report itself.
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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Lessons learned
Why it's wrong here
Lessons learned are captured in the lessons learned register and reviewed at closure, not routinely reported in a status report, which covers progress, schedule, budget, risks and issues. Lessons learned are tempting because they are project documentation, but they are retrospective outputs rather than recurring status content.
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Accomplishments since last report
Why this is correct
Accomplishments since the last report belong in a status report because they evidence progress against the schedule baseline, satisfying the stem's requirement for typical content. Reporting completed milestones and deliverables lets stakeholders compare actual performance with planned work, enabling informed decisions on risks, issues and next steps.
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Detailed risk register
Why it's wrong here
A detailed risk register is a standalone control document, too granular for a periodic status report, which instead carries a summary of top risks. It would be the right artefact when actively managing, scoring and reassessing individual risks during risk workshops or reviews.
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Meeting minutes
Why it's wrong here
Meeting minutes record discussion and decisions from a specific session; they are not a standard status report component, which conveys progress, issues and milestones. Minutes are the correct artefact when formally documenting what was agreed and actioned at a governance meeting.
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Budget spent to date
Why this is correct
Budget spent to date is a standard status report component, giving the sponsor visibility of actual expenditure against the approved budget. This satisfies the stem's requirement for items typically included in a project status report.
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