Free CompTIA Project+ PK0-005 Actual Exam Questions - Question 5 Discussion

I think listing both positive and negative stakeholders (A) makes the most sense first. You want a full picture before deciding how to communicate or manage expectations. Ignoring anyone just because they’re positively impacted could cause you to miss opportunities for support, and only listing negatives (C) might make the project seem riskier than it really is. Wouldn’t you need the complete list before you can effectively update the communication plan (B)? So isn’t A really the foundational step here?

C imo. It’s important to focus on negatively impacted stakeholders first since they might cause issues or resist the project. Listing only positives (D) or all (A) without prioritizing risks feels less practical.

A imo. You can’t really move forward without knowing everyone involved, both positive and negative impacts. Just focusing on one side (like in C or D) misses key info. After that, you’d naturally update the communication plan. So listing all stakeholders first is the foundation here.

B imo. Once you know more stakeholders are impacted, updating the communication plan is key to keep everyone informed properly, not just listing names. It’s about action after identification.

A/B? Listing all stakeholders (A) seems necessary first to have a complete view before updating anything, but updating the communication plan (B) is important once you know the full list.

A. You need to capture both positive and negative impacts to understand the full picture before making any changes. Listing all stakeholders ensures nothing gets missed early on.

It’s A because you need a full list before changing communication plans.

A/B? Listing all stakeholders is the baseline—can’t manage what you don’t know. But I think the question implies the list is new info, so updating the communication plan (B) is how you actually use that info. Just listing them (A) doesn’t get you very far if your comms don’t reflect these changes. Options C and D would miss parts of the picture, so they’re out for sure. Between A and B, B covers the action after A anyway, so B feels like the more complete step here.

B. Since the project manager has identified new stakeholders, the communication plan should definitely be updated to reflect this. Just listing them isn’t enough if you don’t adjust how and when you communicate with them. It’s a practical step to ensure all impacted parties get the right info at the right time.

B/A? Updating the communication plan makes sense since more stakeholders were identified, but you can't forget listing all impacted stakeholders first. Both seem necessary steps.

Good point about timing affecting communication plans, but I think the key here is making sure no stakeholder is left out. Listing only those positively or negatively impacted (C or D) could miss important voices. So my take is A, listing both types to get a full picture.

It’s A. Gotta list all stakeholders to keep track of everyone impacted, both good and bad.