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PK0-005 Practice Question: Which TWO of the following are components of the…
Which TWO of the following are components of the project management plan?
⚠ Common exam trap
Test-takers frequently confuse project documents (risk register, issue log, stakeholder register) with formal components of the project management plan, which are the baselines and subsidiary plans.
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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Scope baseline
The scope baseline (D) is a component of the project management plan because it consists of the approved project scope statement, the WBS, and the WBS dictionary, which together define what is in and out of scope and serve as the reference for scope verification and control. The schedule baseline (E) is likewise part of the project management plan, being the approved version of the schedule model used to track and compare actual progress against planned dates. Both baselines are formally included in the project management plan per PMBOK guidance, alongside other baselines such as the cost baseline. In contrast, the risk register (A), issue log (B), and stakeholder register (C) are project documents, not components of the project management plan, so they do not belong in this answer.
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 register
Why it's wrong here
The risk register is a project document, not part of the project management plan; it is created as an output of the Plan Risk Management process and updated throughout. It is tempting because risk management planning feeds the plan, but the register itself sits alongside it as a subsidiary document.
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Issue log
Why it's wrong here
The issue log is a project document, not a component of the project management plan. It is tempting because issue management is addressed in the plan, but the log itself is a subsidiary record created during Direct and Manage Project Work to track and resolve issues.
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Stakeholder register
Why it's wrong here
The stakeholder register is a project document produced by Identify Stakeholders, not a component of the project management plan. It is tempting because stakeholder management is planned within the plan, yet the register is a separate subsidiary artefact recording identified stakeholders and their classification.
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Scope baseline
Why this is correct
The scope baseline is a component of the project management plan, comprising the approved scope statement, work breakdown structure and WBS dictionary. It satisfies the stem's requirement by providing the authorised scope against which project performance is measured, forming part of the plan's subsidiary baseline set alongside schedule and cost baselines.
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Schedule baseline
Why this is correct
The schedule baseline is an approved, time-phased version of the schedule, forming part of the project management plan's baseline set alongside scope and cost baselines. It satisfies the stem's requirement by providing the fixed reference against which schedule performance is measured and change requests assessed, rather than being a subsidiary plan or project document.
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