PK0-005 Practice Exam 1 — 20 Questions

Question 1

A project has completed the planning phase and is about to begin execution. However, a key stakeholder raises a concern that a critical requirement is missing. What is the best course of action?

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Assess the impact of the missing requirement and submit a change request. Since planning is complete, but the project hasn't started execution, the project manager should assess the impact and, if necessary, submit a change request to formally add the requirement through the change control process.

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Delay the start of execution until the stakeholder approves the project plan

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Inform the stakeholder that requirements were finalized and cannot be changed

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Add the requirement immediately to avoid customer dissatisfaction

Question 2

A project manager is using a schedule compression technique that adds resources to critical path activities to shorten the project duration. Which technique is being used?

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Crashing. Crashing adds resources to critical path tasks, typically increasing cost.

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Fast-tracking

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Monte Carlo simulation

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Resource leveling

Question 3

What is the primary difference between a risk and an issue in project management?

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A risk is an uncertain future event; an issue is a current problem. A risk is an uncertain event that may happen in the future, while an issue is a current problem that has already occurred and needs resolution.

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Risks are documented in the issue log; issues are documented in the risk register

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Risks are always negative; issues can be positive or negative

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There is no difference; the terms are interchangeable

Question 4

Which THREE are examples of direct costs in a project? (Select THREE.)

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Equipment rental. Equipment rental is a direct cost because it is a specific expense that can be directly attributed to the project. It is incurred solely for the project's benefit and can be easily traced to the project's budget without allocation.

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Overhead costs

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Training costs

Question 5

A project has a BAC of $200,000. After three months, the earned value (EV) is $80,000 and the actual cost (AC) is $90,000. What is the cost variance (CV) and what does it indicate?

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CV = -$10,000; the project is over budget. CV = EV - AC = $80,000 - $90,000 = -$10,000. Negative CV means over budget.

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CV = $10,000; the project is ahead of schedule

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CV = $10,000; the project is under budget

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CV = -$10,000; the project is behind schedule

Question 6

Refer to the exhibit. What is the cost variance (CV) and schedule variance (SV)?

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CV = -$30,000; SV = -$50,000. The cost variance (CV) is calculated as Earned Value (EV) minus Actual Cost (AC). From the exhibit, EV = $100,000 and AC = $130,000, so CV = $100,000 - $130,000 = -$30,000. The schedule variance (SV) is EV minus Planned Value (PV); with PV = $150,000, SV = $100,000 - $150,000 = -$50,000. Both negative values indicate the project is over budget and behind schedule.

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CV = -$20,000; SV = -$20,000

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CV = -$50,000; SV = -$30,000

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CV = $30,000; SV = $50,000

Question 7

Who is responsible for providing the project with resources and removing obstacles that are beyond the project manager's control?

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Project sponsor. The project sponsor provides resources, champions the project, and resolves escalations. The PM manages day-to-day. The steering committee provides governance. The team executes tasks.

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Project manager

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Project team

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Steering committee

Question 8

A project manager is leading a cross-functional team in a matrix organization. The project is experiencing conflicts between team members due to competing priorities from their functional departments. Which THREE techniques should the project manager use to resolve resource conflicts? (Select THREE).

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Apply resource leveling to smooth resource demand. Negotiating priorities with functional managers, escalating unresolved conflicts, and using resource leveling help resolve resource conflicts in a matrix structure.

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Ignore conflicts to maintain team harmony

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Immediately reassign team members to reduce conflict

Question 9

Refer to the exhibit. A project manager is monitoring server performance for a web application deployment. Based on the exhibit, what is the status of the web server?

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The server is running and handling connections. The exhibit shows the web server is in a 'LISTENING' state on port 80, with established connections (ESTABLISHED) to client IPs. This indicates the server process is running, the TCP handshake completed successfully, and it is actively handling HTTP requests. Option D is correct because a listening socket with established sessions confirms operational status.

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The server has a firewall blocking connections

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The server is overloaded

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The server is not running

Question 10

Which TWO of the following are outputs of the monitoring and controlling process group? (Select two.)

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Performance reports. Performance reports and change requests are typical outputs of monitoring and controlling. The project charter is an output of initiating, and the risk register is an output of planning.

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Project charter

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Risk register

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Work breakdown structure

Question 11

A project manager needs to assign tasks to team members. Which document provides the detailed breakdown of work packages?

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Work breakdown structure. The Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is the correct document because it provides a hierarchical decomposition of the total scope of work into manageable work packages. Each work package represents a deliverable or task that can be assigned, estimated, and tracked, making it the definitive source for task assignment details.

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Project schedule

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Project charter

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Risk register

Question 12

Put the steps for creating a work breakdown structure (WBS) in the correct order.

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Identify major deliverables, then decompose deliverables into smaller components, then assign WBS codes, then verify correctness and completeness, then document details.. The WBS process starts with identifying major deliverables, decomposing them, assigning codes, verifying completeness, and documenting details.

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Decompose deliverables into smaller components, then identify major deliverables, then assign WBS codes, then verify correctness and completeness, then document details.

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Identify major deliverables, then assign WBS codes, then decompose deliverables into smaller components, then verify correctness and completeness, then document details.

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Identify major deliverables, then decompose deliverables into smaller components, then verify correctness and completeness, then assign WBS codes, then document details.

Question 13

Match each project management methodology or framework to its key characteristic.

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Waterfall: Sequential phases with clear deliverables. Waterfall is sequential, Agile is iterative, and Scrum uses sprints and stand-ups. Common confusions include mixing characteristics with other methodologies like Kanban.

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Waterfall: Responds quickly to changing requirements

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Agile: Strict phase gates and detailed upfront planning

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Scrum: Focuses on continuous flow and limiting work in progress

Question 14

Which THREE are common types of project organizational structures? (Choose three.)

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Matrix. A matrix organizational structure is common because it blends functional and projectized elements, allowing team members to report to both a functional manager and a project manager. This structure balances resource sharing with project focus, making it widely used in organizations that handle multiple concurrent projects.

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Flat

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Hierarchical

Question 15

A project sponsor proposes increasing the project budget to add a new feature requested by a key stakeholder. What should the project manager do first?

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Submit a change request to the change control board.. The project manager must first submit a formal change request to the change control board (CCB) because adding a new feature after the budget has been approved constitutes a change to the project scope, schedule, and cost. This follows the formal change control process defined in the project management plan, ensuring that all changes are evaluated for impact, approved, and documented before implementation. Without CCB approval, updating the plan or proceeding with the feature would violate the project’s baseline and governance procedures.

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Update the project plan to include the new feature.

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Inform the stakeholder that the feature cannot be added.

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Ask the sponsor to fund the feature separately.

Question 16

Arrange the steps for conducting a quality audit.

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Plan, then Perform, then Identify Issues, then Report, then Take Corrective Actions. Quality audits proceed: plan, perform, identify issues, report, and take corrective actions.

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Perform, then Identify Issues, then Report, then Plan, then Take Corrective Actions

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Plan, then Identify Issues, then Perform, then Report, then Take Corrective Actions

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Plan, then Perform, then Report, then Identify Issues, then Take Corrective Actions

Question 17

Put the steps for managing a change request in the correct order.

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Submit change request, Evaluate impact, Review decision, Update project documents, Communicate changes. Change management involves submitting, evaluating, reviewing, updating, and communicating.

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Submit change request, Review decision, Evaluate impact, Update project documents, Communicate changes

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Submit change request, Evaluate impact, Update project documents, Review decision, Communicate changes

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Submit change request, Evaluate impact, Review decision, Communicate changes, Update project documents

Question 18

Order the steps for creating a project schedule.

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Define activities, Sequence activities, Estimate activity resources, Estimate activity durations, Develop schedule. Schedule development follows: define activities, sequence, estimate resources, estimate durations, then develop the schedule.

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Define activities, Estimate activity resources, Estimate activity durations, Sequence activities, Develop schedule

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Sequence activities, Define activities, Estimate activity resources, Estimate activity durations, Develop schedule

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Define activities, Sequence activities, Estimate activity durations, Estimate activity resources, Develop schedule

Question 19

A project manager is reviewing a change request that has been approved. The change will affect the project scope, schedule, and budget. Which document should the project manager update first to ensure all changes are captured and communicated?

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Change log. The change log is the official repository for recording all approved change requests, including their details and impacts. Updating it first ensures that the change is formally documented and communicated to stakeholders before any baselines or plans are modified. This aligns with the integrated change control process, where the change log serves as the primary communication tool for change status.

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Scope statement

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Project management plan

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Schedule baseline

Question 20

A project manager is using a control chart to monitor quality. The data points fall within the control limits but show a run of seven points above the mean. What does this indicate?

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Special cause variation is present. A run of seven or more points on one side of the mean is a rule for identifying special cause variation, even if within control limits.

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The control limits need adjustment

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Common cause variation only

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The process is out of control