CAPM Practice Question: Project Management Fundamentals and Core Concepts
A project manager is reviewing the business case for a new initiative. Which document should the project manager create to define how the project will deliver the expected benefits?
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Why each option matters
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Benefits management plan
The benefits management plan describes how and when benefits will be realized. Option A is wrong because the project charter authorizes the project. Option C is wrong because the stakeholder register lists stakeholders. Option D is wrong because the scope baseline is part of the project management plan.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Project charter
Why it's wrong here
The charter authorizes but does not detail benefit delivery.
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Benefits management plan
Why this is correct
This plan outlines benefit realization.
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Stakeholder register
Why it's wrong here
Stakeholder register identifies stakeholders.
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Scope baseline
Why it's wrong here
Scope baseline defines scope, not benefits.
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