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PK0-005 Practice Question: Which TWO of the following are key activities…
Which TWO of the following are key activities typically performed during the planning phase of a project? (Choose two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
The PK0-005 exam often tests the distinction between initiating and planning phase activities, so the trap here is confusing the project charter approval (initiating) with planning activities like risk management and schedule development, or mistaking requirements collection as not being a planning activity when it actually is, but it is not one of the two correct answers in this specific question.
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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Create the risk management plan.
The planning phase involves developing detailed plans to guide project execution. Creating the risk management plan (B) is a key planning activity because it identifies, analyzes, and documents risk response strategies. Collecting requirements from stakeholders (D) is also a core planning activity, as it defines the project scope by gathering and documenting stakeholder needs. Developing the project schedule (E) is a planning activity, but the two most fundamental planning activities in this context are risk management planning and requirements collection.
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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Obtain formal approval of the project charter.
Why it's wrong here
Obtaining formal approval of the project charter is an initiating phase activity, not planning.
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Create the risk management plan.
Why this is correct
Creating the risk management plan is a key planning activity that identifies, analyzes, and documents risk response strategies.
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Monitor and control project work.
Why it's wrong here
Monitoring and controlling project work is an executing/monitoring phase activity, not planning.
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Collect requirements from stakeholders.
Why this is correct
Collecting requirements from stakeholders is a key planning activity that defines and documents the project scope.
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Develop the project schedule.
Why it's wrong here
Developing the project schedule is a planning activity, but in this question it is not one of the two selected key activities.
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