Which statement is true about the project management body of knowledge?

Question

Options

• ARecognized by every project manager
• BConstantly evolving
• CThe sum of all knowledge related to project management
• DA sum of knowledge that should be applied on every project

• A
  12% (5)
• B
  80% (33)
• C
  2% (1)
• D
  5% (2)

Explanation

Option B is correct because the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) is a living, dynamic collection of knowledge - it is periodically updated (the PMBOK Guide is now in its 7th edition) as the profession evolves, new practices emerge, and the field matures.

Why the distractors are wrong:

• A is incorrect because not every project manager recognizes or applies the PMBOK; awareness and adoption vary widely across industries and regions.
• C is a close trap - the PMBOK is not the sum of all knowledge in project management. It represents the subset that is widely recognized as good practice, not every technique or method ever used.
• D is incorrect because the PMBOK explicitly states that not all knowledge, skills, or practices need to be applied uniformly on every project - good judgment is required to select what's appropriate for each context.

Memory tip: Think of the PMBOK like a living textbook that gets revised editions - it's never "finished" and always evolving with the profession. If an answer choice says PMBOK is complete, universal, or mandatory, it's wrong.

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