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PK0-005 Practice Question: Which TWO of the following are key activities…
Which TWO of the following are key activities performed during the Initiating phase of a project?
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Identify stakeholders
Identifying stakeholders and developing the project charter are key activities in Initiating. Defining the project scope occurs later in Planning, and creating the WBS is also a Planning activity. Obtaining formal acceptance is Closing.
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Define project scope
Why it's wrong here
Defining scope is part of Planning.
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Identify stakeholders
Why this is correct
Stakeholder identification is a key initiating process.
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Obtain formal acceptance of deliverables
Why it's wrong here
Formal acceptance occurs in Closing.
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Create work breakdown structure
Why it's wrong here
WBS is created during Planning.
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Develop project charter
Why this is correct
The project charter authorizes the project and is created in Initiating.
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Variation 1. Which TWO of the following activities are typically performed during the initiation phase of a project?
easy- A.Define project scope
- B.Develop the project schedule
- ✓ C.Develop the project charter
- D.Create the work breakdown structure
- ✓ E.Identify stakeholders
Why C: Developing the project charter and identifying stakeholders are initiation phase activities. Creating the WBS, developing the schedule, and defining scope are planning phase activities.
Variation 2. Which TWO activities are typically performed during the initiation phase of a project?
medium- ✓ A.Develop the project charter
- B.Develop the project schedule
- ✓ C.Identify stakeholders
- D.Develop the work breakdown structure
- E.Create the risk response plan
Why A: Options A and C are correct. The initiation phase includes developing the project charter and identifying stakeholders. Option B is incorrect because the project schedule is developed during planning. Option D is incorrect because the work breakdown structure is created during planning. Option E is incorrect because the risk response plan is created during planning.
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