CAPM Practice Question: Project Management Fundamentals and Core Concepts
Which document formally authorizes the project and provides the project manager with authority to apply organizational resources?
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Project charter
The project charter formally authorizes the project and provides the project manager with authority to apply organizational resources. Option B is wrong because the business case justifies the project but does not authorize it. Option C is wrong because the project management plan is developed after authorization. Option D is wrong because the stakeholder register identifies stakeholders but does not authorize the project.
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Project charter
Why this is correct
The project charter formally authorizes the project.
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Business case
Why it's wrong here
The business case provides justification, not authorization.
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Project management plan
Why it's wrong here
The PM plan is developed after the charter.
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Stakeholder register
Why it's wrong here
The stakeholder register identifies stakeholders, not authorizes.
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