PK0-005 Practice Test 20 — 15 Questions

Question 1

In a network diagram, Activity A has early start (ES) of 0 and early finish (EF) of 5. Activity B depends on A and has ES=5, EF=10. Activity C also depends on A and has ES=5, EF=12. Activity D depends on B and C and has ES=12, EF=15. What is the total float for Activity C?

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2

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0

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5

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3

Question 2

Which document is used to record and track changes to project scope and their approval status?

Accepted Answer

Change log. The change log is the correct document for recording and tracking changes to project scope and their approval status. It serves as a formal, chronological record of all scope change requests, including the date, description, impact analysis, and final disposition (approved, rejected, deferred). This aligns with the PMI's Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) guidance for the Perform Integrated Change Control process.

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Lessons learned

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Issue log

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Risk register

Question 3

A software development project is currently in the execution phase. The project manager has a team of 10 developers and 2 testers. The project is scheduled to be completed in 6 months, with a budget of $500,000. At the end of month 3, the project manager reviews the status and finds that only 40% of the work is complete, whereas 50% was planned. The actual cost incurred is $280,000. The project manager calculates the CPI as 0.71 and the SPI as 0.80. The project sponsor is concerned and asks for a recovery plan. The project manager must decide the best course of action. Which action should the project manager take?

Accepted Answer

Add more developers to critical path tasks to catch up on schedule. Option B is correct because adding more resources (crashing) can help recover the schedule but increases cost, which is acceptable if cost is less constrained than schedule. Option A is wrong because performing tasks in parallel (fast tracking) increases risk and may lead to rework. Option C is wrong because reducing scope requires formal change approval and may not be acceptable to the sponsor. Option D is wrong because using lower-cost resources may further degrade quality and schedule.

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Fast track the project by starting tasks concurrently

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Reduce the project scope to align with the current progress

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Replace senior developers with junior ones to reduce cost

Question 4

Refer to the exhibit. What is the duration of the critical path?

Accepted Answer

8 days. The critical path is A-C-D: 2 + 4 + 2 = 8 days. Path A-B-D is 2+3+2=7 days, so 8 is longer. Option B (7) is the other path. Options C (9) and D (10) are not possible.

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10 days

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7 days

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9 days

Question 5

Which THREE documents are typically part of the project management plan?

Accepted Answer

Risk management plan. The scope management plan, risk management plan, and communication plan are subsidiary plans. The project charter authorizes the project and is separate; the lessons learned register is created after phases or project closure.

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Project charter

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Lessons learned register

Question 6

A project manager is creating a communication plan. Which element should be included to ensure stakeholders receive information in a timely manner?

Accepted Answer

Frequency of updates. Option B is correct because the communication plan should specify the frequency of updates. Option A is wrong because escalation procedures are for issues, not routine communication. Option C is wrong because the RACI matrix defines roles, not timing. Option D is wrong because the budget is not part of the communication plan.

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RACI matrix

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Project budget

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Escalation procedures

Question 7

Refer to the exhibit. What is the estimate to complete (ETC) assuming the same cost efficiency?

Accepted Answer

$75,000. CPI = EV/AC = 40,000/50,000 = 0.8. EAC = BAC/CPI = 100,000/0.8 = 125,000. ETC = EAC - AC = 125,000 - 50,000 = 75,000. Option B (80,000) uses different assumption. Options C and D are incorrect.

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$60,000

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$70,000

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$80,000

Question 8

Refer to the exhibit. Which WBS element is a work package?

Accepted Answer

1.1.2. Work packages are the lowest level of the WBS. Here, 1.1.2 (Design) is a leaf node, representing a work package. 1.0 is the top level, 1.1 is a higher level, and 1.3 is a control account, not a work package.

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1.3

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1.0

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1.1

Question 9

Refer to the exhibit. What should the project manager do first?

Accepted Answer

Review and assess the impact of the change. Upon receiving a change request, the PM should review it and assess the impact before taking further action. Implementing immediately is premature; updating the plan occurs after approval; informing the sponsor may happen but not first.

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Update the project management plan

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Inform the sponsor

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Implement the change immediately

Question 10

During project execution, a key stakeholder requests a change that increases scope. According to the project management plan, which document should the project manager update first?

Accepted Answer

Change log. Option A is correct because the change log records all change requests and their status. Option B is wrong because the issue log is for issues, not changes. Option C is wrong because the project schedule is updated after change approval. Option D is wrong because the risk register is for risks, not changes.

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Project schedule

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Issue log

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Risk register

Question 11

Refer to the exhibit. Which risk should the project manager address first?

Accepted Answer

R-001. R-001 has the highest risk score (0.75), indicating the highest priority. Higher scores require more immediate attention.

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All risks have equal priority

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R-002

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R-003

Question 12

A project manager is overseeing a construction project. The team uses a shared spreadsheet to track project issues. Recently, the spreadsheet has become cluttered with duplicate entries and outdated information. The project manager wants to implement a more structured approach for issue tracking. The tool must allow team members to submit issues, assign owners, set priorities, and track resolution progress. Additionally, it should generate reports for stakeholders. Which tool should the project manager choose?

Accepted Answer

An issue tracking system such as Jira or a help desk ticketing system. Option C is correct because an issue tracking system like Jira or a ticketing system is designed for structured issue management, including submission, assignment, priority, and reporting. Option A is wrong because a simple spreadsheet lacks structured workflow. Option B is wrong because email chains are difficult to track. Option D is wrong because a risk register is for risks, not issues.

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A shared spreadsheet with conditional formatting

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A risk register template

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An email distribution list for issue reporting

Question 13

A project has a CPI of 0.8 and an SPI of 1.1. Which statement describes the project's performance?

Accepted Answer

Over budget and ahead of schedule. Option A is correct because CPI < 1 indicates over budget, while SPI > 1 indicates ahead of schedule. Option B is wrong because it says under budget. Option C is wrong because it says behind schedule. Option D is wrong because it says under budget and ahead, which is opposite.

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Under budget and behind schedule

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Over budget and behind schedule

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Under budget and ahead of schedule

Question 14

You are managing a marketing campaign project. The team uses a project management software that includes a resource management module. You notice that several team members are overallocated, and project tasks are at risk of delay. The software allows you to view resource capacity and assignments, but the data is not being updated regularly. You need to ensure resource conflicts are identified and resolved quickly. Which action should you take?

Accepted Answer

Establish a weekly review of resource utilization and hold team leads accountable for updates. Option D is correct because establishing a recurring review of resource utilization ensures ongoing monitoring and early conflict detection. Option A is wrong because reassigning tasks without analysis may cause further imbalance. Option B is wrong because automatic leveling might not consider priority. Option C is wrong because focusing only on critical path ignores resource conflicts on non-critical tasks.

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Reassign tasks from overallocated resources to under allocated ones immediately

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Enable the software's automatic resource leveling feature

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Only monitor the critical path tasks for resource conflicts

Question 15

A project manager is in the process of formally authorizing a new project. Which document should be created during the initiation phase?

Accepted Answer

Project charter. Option B is correct because the project charter formally authorizes the project and gives the project manager authority. Option A is incorrect because the scope statement is created during planning. Option C is incorrect because the WBS is developed in the planning phase. Option D is incorrect because the risk register is part of planning.

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Project scope statement

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Work breakdown structure (WBS)

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Risk register