PK0-005 Practice Test 21 — 15 Questions

Question 1

During the execution phase of a software development project, the team discovers a critical bug that was not identified during planning. The project manager needs to decide how to handle the bug without significantly impacting the project scope and timeline. Which action should the project manager take first?

Accepted Answer

Perform a root cause analysis and assess the impact on project constraints. Option C is correct because the project manager should first assess the impact of the bug on scope, schedule, and cost before deciding on a course of action. Option A is incorrect because immediately escalating to the sponsor bypasses proper analysis. Option B is incorrect because adding resources without analysis may not solve the issue. Option D is incorrect because the bug should not simply be ignored.

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Escalate the issue to the project sponsor for immediate resolution

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Log the bug in the issue tracker and continue with the original plan

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Assign additional developers to fix the bug without delay

Question 2

A project is in the monitoring and controlling phase. The project manager notices that the cost performance index (CPI) is 0.8 and the schedule performance index (SPI) is 1.2. What does this indicate about the project?

Accepted Answer

The project is over budget and ahead of schedule. Option D is correct because CPI < 1 means the project is over budget, and SPI > 1 means it is ahead of schedule. Option A is incorrect because it states under budget. Option B is incorrect because it states behind schedule. Option C is incorrect because it states both on track.

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The project is on budget and on schedule

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The project is under budget and ahead of schedule

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The project is over budget and behind schedule

Question 3

A project team is conducting a lessons learned session. In which project life cycle phase does this typically occur?

Accepted Answer

Closure. Option D is correct because lessons learned are conducted during project closure to capture knowledge for future projects. Option A is incorrect because initiation focuses on authorization. Option B is incorrect because planning focuses on planning. Option C is incorrect because execution focuses on doing the work.

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Planning

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Execution

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Initiation

Question 4

During the planning phase, a project manager conducts a stakeholder analysis. Which of the following is the primary purpose of this activity?

Accepted Answer

To identify and categorize stakeholders based on their interest and influence. Option A is correct because stakeholder analysis identifies stakeholders' interests, influence, and expectations to manage them effectively. Option B is incorrect because stakeholder analysis is not about identifying project risks directly. Option C is incorrect because it does not define project scope. Option D is incorrect because it does not assign tasks.

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To identify potential risks that stakeholders might introduce

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To assign team members to project tasks

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To define the project scope and deliverables

Question 5

A project manager is reviewing the project management plan and notices that an important deliverable's acceptance criteria are missing. The project is currently in the execution phase. What is the best course of action?

Accepted Answer

Submit a change request to update the project management plan with the missing criteria. Option D is correct because even in execution, the project manager should initiate a change request to update the plan with missing acceptance criteria. Option A is incorrect because proceeding without criteria risks rejection. Option B is incorrect because the sponsor should not be asked to define criteria directly without formal change process. Option C is incorrect because the project manager should not unilaterally decide criteria.

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Proceed with execution and define criteria later during closure

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Define the acceptance criteria based on the project manager's experience

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Ask the project sponsor to define the acceptance criteria immediately

Question 6

In which project life cycle phase are the key performance indicators (KPIs) typically established to measure project success?

Accepted Answer

Planning. Option B is correct because KPIs are defined during planning as part of the project management plan. Option A is incorrect because initiation focuses on authorization, not metrics. Option C is incorrect because execution uses KPIs but does not establish them. Option D is incorrect because closure reviews KPIs but does not set them.

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Execution

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Closure

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Initiation

Question 7

A project manager is leading a team that is developing a new mobile application. During the execution phase, the product owner requests additional features that were not included in the original scope. What should the project manager do first?

Accepted Answer

Ask the product owner to submit a formal change request. Option C is correct because any change to scope must go through the change control process, starting with a formal change request. Option A is incorrect because rejecting outright may not be appropriate. Option B is incorrect because the project manager should not decide alone without impact analysis. Option D is incorrect because adding features without change control violates project management processes.

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Add the features but extend the project deadline

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Update the project plan to include the new features immediately

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Reject the request because it will increase the scope

Question 8

Which THREE activities are typically performed during the execution phase of a project?

Accepted Answer

Perform quality assurance. Options A, C, and E are correct. Execution phase activities include directing and managing project work, managing stakeholder engagement, and performing quality assurance. Option B is incorrect because developing the project charter is done in initiation. Option D is incorrect because monitoring project risks is part of monitoring and controlling.

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Monitor project risks

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Develop the project charter

Question 9

A project has just completed the closure phase. Which activity is performed to formally obtain confirmation from the customer that the project deliverables have been accepted?

Accepted Answer

Obtain formal sign-off on project deliverables. Option D is correct because the customer signs a project closure document or acceptance form to formalize acceptance. Option A is incorrect because lessons learned are internal. Option B is incorrect because the final report summarizes performance, not acceptance. Option C is incorrect because handover is part of closure but not the formal acceptance itself.

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Conduct a lessons learned session

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Create the final project report

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Perform a project handover

Question 10

Which TWO activities are typically performed during the initiation phase of a project?

Accepted Answer

Develop the project charter. Options C and D are correct. The initiation phase includes identifying stakeholders and developing the project charter. Option A is incorrect because the WBS is created in planning. Option B is incorrect because the risk response plan is created in planning. Option E is incorrect because the schedule is developed in planning.

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Develop the project schedule

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Develop the work breakdown structure

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Create the risk response plan

Question 11

A project manager has just received approval for the project charter. What is the next primary activity in the initiation phase?

Accepted Answer

Identify stakeholders. After the project charter is approved, the next step is to identify stakeholders, which is a key process in the initiation phase. The WBS, schedule, and risk responses are planning phase activities.

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Plan risk responses

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Develop the project schedule

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Create the work breakdown structure (WBS)

Question 12

During the planning phase, a team member estimates a task duration as 5-7 days based on a similar past project. Which estimating technique is being used?

Accepted Answer

Analogous estimating. Analogous estimating uses historical data from similar projects. Parametric uses statistical relationship, three-point uses optimistic/pessimistic/most likely, and bottom-up aggregates detailed estimates.

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Parametric estimating

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Bottom-up estimating

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Three-point estimating

Question 13

Which THREE of the following are key components of a project management plan?

Accepted Answer

Scope baseline. The scope baseline, schedule baseline, and cost baseline are key components of the project management plan. The risk register is a project document, not part of the plan itself. Lessons learned are created after project closure.

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Lessons learned

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Risk register

Question 14

Which TWO of the following are examples of resource leveling techniques?

Accepted Answer

Splitting tasks. Resource leveling adjusts the schedule to resolve over-allocation. Delaying tasks and splitting tasks are common leveling techniques. Fast tracking and crashing are schedule compression techniques. Adding resources does not level; it may overload further.

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Fast tracking

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Crashing

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Adding resources

Question 15

A project is in execution, and the project manager discovers that a key resource is overallocated. Which of the following actions should the project manager take to resolve this?

Accepted Answer

Apply resource leveling. Resource leveling is a technique to address resource overallocation by delaying tasks within their float.

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Add more resources

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Outsource the work

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Reduce project scope