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

The project charter formally authorizes the project to exist and grants the project manager the authority to apply organizational resources. It documents high-level scope, objectives, stakeholders, and initial assumptions. It is the foundational authorization document in predictive project management.

**Why not A:** Assigning individual tasks to team members is part of resource management and work assignment, not the charter's purpose. The charter operates at a much higher level — authorizing the project and empowering the project manager, not detailing task assignments.

**Why not C:** Defining quality metrics for deliverables is part of the quality management plan, which is created during detailed planning. The charter establishes high-level objectives and authorization, not detailed quality specifications.

**Why not D:** Documenting the detailed project schedule with milestone dates is part of the schedule management process during planning. The charter may reference high-level milestones or timeline expectations, but the detailed schedule is a separate planning output.