CompTIA Project+ (PK0-005)Tools and DocumentationEasy
A project manager is leading a cross-functional team where team members often report confusion about who is responsible for specific tasks and who needs to be consulted before making decisions. Which documentation tool would best clarify roles and responsibilities for each project activity?
- ARisk Management Plan
- BRACI Matrix
- CCommunication Management Plan
- DWork Breakdown Structure (WBS)
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. RACI Matrix
A RACI matrix is a responsibility assignment chart that clearly defines who is Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, and Informed for each task or deliverable. This directly addresses confusion regarding roles and responsibilities.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. A risk management plan outlines how risks will be identified, analyzed, and mitigated, not task responsibilities.
- C. A communication management plan describes how project information will be communicated, not who is responsible for specific tasks.
- D. A WBS breaks down project deliverables into smaller, manageable components, but doesn't define individual roles for each.
RACI Matrix
A responsibility assignment matrix that maps out who is Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, and Informed for tasks or deliverables.
- Clarifies roles and responsibilities.
- Reduces confusion and improves communication.
- Applies to specific tasks or deliverables.
Memory trick: RACI charts clear up who does what, and who's in the know.