A project manager needs to submit a project management plan to be approved. Which of the following should not be included in the submission?
A. Change management plan
B. Schedule baseline
C. Configuration management plan
D. Risk register
HINT: Which are components of the project plan vs. other project documents?
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Answer and Explanation:
The correct answer is D.
The project management plan describes how the project is to be executed, as well as monitored and controlled. It consists of many subsidiary plans, which need to be baselined. The risk register is the only one among the choices, which is not part of the project management plan.
Details for each option:
A. Change management plan
Incorrect. The change management plan is a component of the project management plan.
B. Schedule baseline
Incorrect. The schedule baseline is also a component of the project management plan.
C. Configuration management plan
Incorrect. The configuration management plan is also a component of the project management plan.
D. Risk register
Correct. The risk register is not part of the project management plan, though it is used to generate the risk management plan, which is part of the project management plan.
Reference:
A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, (PMBOK® Guide) – Sixth Edition, Project Management Institute Inc., 2017, Page(s) 89