PK0-005 Practice Test 5 — 10 Questions

Question 1

Which document contains all identified risks, their probability and impact, and planned response strategies?

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Risk register. The risk register is the project management document that catalogs every identified risk along with its assessed probability, potential impact, and the planned response strategy (avoid, transfer, mitigate, or accept). It is a living artifact updated throughout the project lifecycle as risks are identified, re-evaluated, or closed. This is the standard output of the Identify Risks and Plan Risk Responses processes in PMBOK.

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Change log

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Issue log

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Project charter

Question 2

In a matrix organization, a project manager is struggling to get resources assigned to project tasks because the functional managers prioritize operational work. Which type of matrix organization is MOST likely in place?

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Weak matrix. In a weak matrix, the project manager has limited authority and resources are controlled by functional managers. Strong matrix gives PM more authority; balanced is in between; functional is not a matrix.

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Strong matrix

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Balanced matrix

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Functional

Question 3

A project manager is reviewing the project schedule and notices that a critical path activity has a variance of -2 days. What does this indicate?

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The activity is behind schedule and will delay the project.. A negative variance on the critical path indicates the activity is behind schedule. Since the critical path has zero float, any delay directly extends the project's finish date. A variance of -2 days means the activity is 2 days late, which will delay the project by 2 days unless corrective action is taken.

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The activity is ahead of schedule.

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The activity is on schedule.

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The activity has float and can be delayed.

Question 4

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, and what is its primary trade-off?

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Crashing; increases cost. Crashing is the schedule compression technique that adds resources to critical path activities to shorten duration, and its primary trade-off is increased cost due to additional labor, overtime, or expediting fees. It is used when schedule is more critical than budget.

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Fast-tracking; increases cost

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Crashing; increases risk

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Fast-tracking; increases risk

Question 5

Which THREE of the following are examples of project constraints?

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Scope. Scope is a classic project constraint because it defines the boundaries of what the project will deliver. Any change to scope directly impacts time and cost, forming the core of the triple constraint model. In project management, scope must be clearly defined and controlled to prevent scope creep, which can derail project objectives.

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Communication

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Risk

Question 6

Match each risk response strategy to its description.

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Avoid: Eliminate the threat or protect the project from its impact.. The correct matches are: Avoid - eliminate threat; Mitigate - reduce probability/impact; Transfer - shift to third party; Accept - no proactive action. Common confusions include confusing Avoid with Mitigate and Transfer with Avoid.

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Avoid: Reduce the probability or impact of the threat.

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Transfer: Eliminate the threat.

Question 7

A project manager is planning a new data center build. The organization requires high availability and low latency for critical applications. Which infrastructure component should be prioritized to meet these requirements?

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Redundant network paths. Redundant network paths ensure that if one link or switch fails, traffic can immediately fail over to an alternate path, providing high availability. They also reduce latency by enabling load balancing across multiple links, which is critical for real-time applications. This directly addresses the requirement for both high availability and low latency in a data center build.

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Additional storage arrays

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Additional firewall appliances

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Virtualization licenses

Question 8

A project manager is building the project team for a six-month software implementation. The organization uses a weak matrix structure. The project manager needs two developers, but the functional manager controls their day-to-day assignments and performance reviews. Which action should the project manager take FIRST to secure these resources?

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Negotiate directly with the functional manager to agree on the developers' allocation and availability.. Because the organization is a weak matrix, the functional manager holds the real authority over staff assignments and performance. The project manager's first and most effective move is direct negotiation to secure named resources and an agreed level of availability, which establishes a documented commitment. Only if that negotiation fails should escalation to a higher authority such as the sponsor be considered.

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Add the developers to the project team directory and begin assigning them tasks in the schedule.

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Escalate to the project sponsor to force the functional manager to release the developers.

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Issue a resource requisition through the PMO and wait for the developers to be assigned automatically.

Question 9

A project manager is reviewing the communication plan. Which THREE elements must be included to ensure effective project communications? (Choose three.)

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Escalation procedures. Escalation procedures (A) are a required element of the communication plan because they define the path and timing for raising issues to higher authority when they cannot be resolved at the current level, ensuring problems reach the right decision-makers. Communication frequency (C) is essential because it specifies how often information is distributed (e.g., weekly status reports, daily standups), which sets stakeholder expectations and prevents information gaps. Format and channel of communication (E) must be included because they determine how messages are delivered (e.g., email, meetings, dashboards) and in what form (e.g., reports, presentations), directly affecting clarity and accessibility. Team member salaries (B) are confidential HR/payroll data and are not part of a communication plan, and personal contact information for all stakeholders (D) is unnecessary and raises privacy concerns; the plan only needs the roles and preferred business contact channels relevant to project communication.

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Team member salaries

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Personal contact information for all stakeholders

Question 10

A project sponsor is responsible for providing resources and championing the project. Which of the following is also a primary responsibility of the project sponsor?

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Resolving conflicts that are escalated beyond the project manager's authority. The project sponsor provides executive support, secures funding, removes obstacles, and is ultimately accountable for project success. They often help resolve issues escalated by the project manager.

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Performing quality control inspections

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Attending daily stand-up meetings

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Creating the project schedule