CAPM Predictive Plan-Based Methodologies Practice Question
Which document formally authorizes the project manager to use organizational resources to execute the project?
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Project charter
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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Project charter
Why this is correct
The project charter provides formal authorization for the project manager to use resources.
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Business case
Why it's wrong here
The business case justifies the project but does not authorize it.
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Scope statement
Why it's wrong here
The scope statement defines the project scope but does not authorize resources.
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Project management plan
Why it's wrong here
The project management plan describes how the project will be executed but does not authorize resource usage.
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