A project team is working on a new driverless vehicle and is organizing a workshop...

According to the PMBOK® Guide (specifically the Identify Stakeholders and Develop Project Management Plan processes), the Stakeholder Register is the primary project document used to record all individuals, groups, or organizations that have an interest in, or can influence, the project.

Why Choice A is correct: During the planning phase, the Project Manager performs a stakeholder analysis to identify who possesses the specialized knowledge or expertise (Expert Judgment) required for specific project activities. In the case of a highly technical project like a " driverless vehicle, " the specific SMEs needed for data analysis should have already been identified, categorized, and documented in the Stakeholder Register with their specific roles and areas of expertise noted. This ensures that the workshop is populated by people whose skills have been vetted as relevant to the project ' s unique technical requirements.

Analysis of other options:

B (Senior experts with high status): Academic status does not always equate to project-specific relevance. While they may be experts, if they are not relevant to the specific prototype ' s data or the organization ' s goals, they may not be the right fit.

C (Major stakeholders nominated by the sponsor): Sponsors often nominate high-level stakeholders (executives), but these individuals may lack the deep technical expertise required to " analyze data received from the prototype. "

D (Usual review participants with certifications): Having a certification does not automatically make one a Subject Matter Expert in driverless vehicle data. Relying on " usual " participants ignores the specialized nature of this specific project.

The PMI Standard for Project Management emphasizes that " Expert Judgment " should be sought from individuals or groups with specialized training or knowledge. By referring to the Stakeholder Register, the Project Manager ensures a structured and documented approach to engaging the correct expertise.