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CAPM Practice: Explain when it is appropriate to use a predictive, plan-based approach

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An organization decides to manage a building renovation project using a predictive approach. Which document would they create FIRST?

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Correct answer: Project charter authorizing the project and defining high-level scope

Explanation

In a predictive project, the project charter is created during initiation — before planning begins. It authorizes the project, establishes high-level scope, identifies the project manager, and provides the authority to use organizational resources. All other planning documents (WBS, schedule, risk register) are created during the planning phase.

**Why not A:** The Work Breakdown Structure is created during the planning phase, after the project has been formally authorized through the charter. Without the charter, the project does not yet have formal authorization to commit resources to detailed planning.

**Why not C:** The project schedule with all activities identified is a detailed planning output that requires the WBS, activity definitions, and resource information. It is created well after the charter during the planning phase, not as the first document.

**Why not D:** The risk register is developed during planning when enough is known about the project to identify and assess risks. It requires project scope, schedule, and other planning inputs that do not exist until after the charter authorizes the project.

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