PK0-003 · Question #444
Which of the following would be contained in the problem statement within the project charter?
The correct answer is C. The issues the customer wants resolved.. The problem statement in a project charter defines the underlying issue or opportunity that the project aims to address. It should clearly articulate the specific problems or needs of the customer or organization that the project is intended to resolve.
Question
Which of the following would be contained in the problem statement within the project charter?
Options
- AThe issues that might block a vendor's success.
- BThe conflict between management and the project vendors.
- CThe issues the customer wants resolved.
- DThe conflict management style that will be used during the project.
How the community answered
(59 responses)- A7% (4)
- B3% (2)
- C88% (52)
- D2% (1)
Why each option
The problem statement in a project charter defines the underlying issue or opportunity that the project aims to address. It should clearly articulate the specific problems or needs of the customer or organization that the project is intended to resolve.
Issues that might block a vendor's success are typically risk factors or operational concerns, not the fundamental problem the project is chartered to solve.
Conflict between management and project vendors is a project management issue that might arise, not the core problem that the project itself is chartered to resolve.
The problem statement within the project charter serves to clearly define the specific issues, challenges, or opportunities that the project is designed to address for the customer or the organization. It outlines the current state that needs improvement or resolution, thereby providing the foundational justification for the project.
The conflict management style is a project management process or approach, not a problem statement contained within the project charter itself.
Concept tested: Project charter components - problem statement
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