What are the objectives of initiation processes?

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Options

• AInitiation processes are performed in order to develop the project charter and identify stakeholders
• BInitiation processes are performed in order to obtain budget approval for a project or phase and approve scope with customers
• CInitiation processes are performed to identify business objectives for a project or phase and identify stakeholders' goals
• DInitiation processes are performed to map initial requirements for a project or phase and prioritize them with stakeholders.

• A
  92% (55)
• B
  2% (1)
• C
  2% (1)
• D
  5% (3)

Explanation

The Initiating Process Group in the PMBOK Guide contains exactly two processes: (1) Develop Project Charter and (2) Identify Stakeholders. The objective of these processes is to formally authorize a new project or phase and to identify those who have an interest in or influence over the project. Option A directly reflects these two processes. Option B (budget approval, scope approval) describes activities more aligned with Planning or executing governance gates. Option C (business objectives, stakeholder goals) describes inputs and motivations, not the process objectives. Option D (mapping and prioritizing requirements) describes activities in the Plan Scope Management or Collect Requirements processes.

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