CAPM Predictive Plan-Based Methodologies Practice Question
Which document formally authorizes the project and provides the project manager with the authority to apply organizational resources to project activities?
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Project charter
The project charter is the document that formally authorizes the project and gives the project manager the authority to apply organizational resources. Option B (project management plan) guides execution but does not authorize. Option C (business case) provides justification. Option D (scope statement) details scope but does not authorize.
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Project charter
Why this is correct
The project charter formally authorizes the project and the project manager.
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Project management plan
Why it's wrong here
The PM plan describes how the project will be executed but is created after authorization.
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Business case
Why it's wrong here
The business case provides economic justification but does not formally authorize the project.
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Project scope statement
Why it's wrong here
The scope statement defines the scope but does not authorize the project.
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Variation 1. Which document formally authorizes the project manager to use organizational resources to execute the project?
easy- ✓ A.Project charter
- B.Business case
- C.Scope statement
- D.Project management plan
Why A: The project charter is the document that formally authorizes the project and the project manager to apply resources to project activities. The project management plan guides execution but does not authorize. The scope statement and business case are inputs.
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