Which elements are typically included in a team charter?

• A. Project charter
• B. Risk register
• C. Team purpose and operating guidelines
• D. Budget baseline

Answer: (C)

A team charter centers on how the group will work together. The most essential pieces describe why the team exists and how members will collaborate—its purpose and operating guidelines. This sets expectations for roles, decision-making, communication norms, meeting etiquette, and boundaries, so the team can coordinate effectively from the start. Other items listed belong to different documents: a project charter authorizes the project and outlines objectives and high-level scope; a risk register catalogs identified risks and responses; a budget baseline covers approved costs. They’re important, but they’re not typically part of a team charter.