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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A project management plan should be realistic in order to be used to manage the project. Which of the following is the best method to achieve a realistic project management plan?
A
The sponsor creates the project management plan based on input from the project manager.
B
The functional manager creates the project management plan based on input from the project manager.
C
The project manager creates the project management plan based on input from senior management.
D
The project manager creates the project management plan based on input from the team.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Which of the following is the BEST method to achieve a realistic project management plan? If we were to rephrase the question, it is asking, “Who creates the project management plan?” The best answer is that project management plans are created by the project manager but require input from the team.

Detailed explanation-2: -Brainstorming is frequently used when developing the project management plan to gather ideas and solutions about the project approach. Attendees include the project team members although other subject matter experts (SMEs) or stakeholders may also participate.

Detailed explanation-3: -The purpose of a project management plan is to serve as a guide for the execution and control phases. The project plan provides all the information necessary for the execution phase such as the project’s goals, objectives, scope of work, milestones, risks and resources.

Detailed explanation-4: -A Project management plan is a formal, approved document that defines how the project is executed, monitored, and controlled. It may be a summary or a detailed document and may include baselines, subsidiary management plans, and other planning documents.

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