PK0-005 Tools and Documentation — 30 Questions

Question 1

A project manager wants to visualize the sequence of project activities and their dependencies to identify the critical path. Which tool should be used?

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Network diagram. A network diagram (activity-on-node) shows the sequence and dependencies of activities, allowing identification of the critical path.

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Pareto chart

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Milestone chart

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Gantt chart

Question 2

During a sprint review, the product owner notices that the team completed 30 story points in the previous sprint and 25 in the current sprint. The project manager wants to track the average story points completed per sprint to predict future performance. Which metric should be used?

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Velocity. Velocity is the average story points completed per sprint, used for forecasting.

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Burnup chart

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Burndown chart

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Planned value

Question 3

A project has a budget at completion (BAC) of $200,000. The earned value (EV) is $90,000, and the actual cost (AC) is $100,000. What is the estimate at completion (EAC) if the project is expected to continue at the same cost performance?

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$222,222. CPI = EV/AC = 90,000/100,000 = 0.9. EAC = BAC/CPI = 200,000/0.9 = $222,222.

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$210,000

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$200,000

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$190,000

Question 4

Which document formally authorizes a project and provides the project manager with the authority to apply organizational resources?

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Project charter. The project charter is the document that formally authorizes the project and assigns the project manager.

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Scope statement

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Project management plan

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Business case

Question 5

A project manager notices that a task is taking longer than planned and the project is falling behind schedule. The project manager wants to identify the root cause of the delay. Which quality tool would be most appropriate?

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Cause-and-effect diagram. The cause-and-effect diagram (also known as a fishbone or Ishikawa diagram) is the most appropriate quality tool for identifying the root cause of a delay because it systematically maps potential causes (e.g., resources, processes, environment) to the observed effect (the schedule delay). Unlike other tools that show data distribution or trends, this diagram is designed for root cause analysis by visually brainstorming and categorizing contributing factors.

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Histogram

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Control chart

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Pareto chart

Question 6

In an agile project, the team is using user stories to capture requirements. Which of the following is the correct format for a user story?

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As a customer, I want to view my order history, so that I can track my purchases.. Option A follows the standard user story format: 'As a [user role], I want [goal], so that [benefit].' This structure is prescribed by agile methodologies like Scrum and XP to ensure requirements are user-centric, testable, and value-driven. The 'so that' clause provides the business rationale, which is critical for prioritization and acceptance criteria definition.

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The system shall allow users to login.

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Login functionality must be implemented.

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As a user, I want to login, and the system must be secure.

Question 7

Which document is used to track and manage changes to the project baseline?

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Change log. The change log records all changes and their status, helping manage baseline changes.

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Risk register

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Issue log

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Communication plan

Question 8

A project manager is using earned value management. The project has a schedule variance (SV) of -$5,000. What does this indicate?

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The project is behind schedule.. A negative schedule variance (SV = EV - PV) indicates that the earned value (EV) is less than the planned value (PV), meaning the project is behind schedule. In this case, SV = -$5,000 confirms the project has accomplished less work than planned at the measurement date.

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The project is ahead of schedule.

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The project is under budget.

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The project is over budget.

Question 9

A project manager creates a visual representation that shows the 20% of causes contributing to 80% of the problems in a project. Which tool is being used?

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Pareto chart. A Pareto chart is based on the 80/20 rule and prioritizes the most significant factors.

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Control chart

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Scatter diagram

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Histogram

Question 10

In an agile project using Jira, the team creates a board that visualizes the workflow with columns such as 'To Do', 'In Progress', and 'Done'. Which type of board is this?

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Kanban board. A Kanban board displays workflow stages and limits work in progress.

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Gantt chart

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Burndown chart

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Scrum board

Question 11

Which document defines the communication requirements, including who needs what information, when, and how?

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Communication plan. The communication plan outlines the communication management approach, including stakeholders, information needs, and methods.

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Stakeholder register

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RACI matrix

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Project charter

Question 12

A project has a cost performance index (CPI) of 1.2 and a schedule performance index (SPI) of 0.9. Which of the following best describes the project's status?

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Under budget and behind schedule. A CPI of 1.2 means the project is earning $1.20 for every $1.00 spent, indicating it is under budget. An SPI of 0.9 means the project is earning only $0.90 for every $1.00 of planned work, indicating it is behind schedule. Therefore, the project is under budget and behind schedule, making option B correct.

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Over budget and behind schedule

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Under budget and ahead of schedule

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Over budget and ahead of schedule

Question 13

A project manager is creating the project management plan. Which TWO subsidiary plans should be included? (Select TWO.)

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Risk management plan. The project management plan is a formal, approved document that defines how the project is executed, monitored, and controlled. The Risk Management Plan (D) and Scope Management Plan (E) are two of the subsidiary plans that must be included, as they detail processes for identifying, analyzing, and responding to risks, and for defining, validating, and controlling scope, respectively. These are mandated by the PMBOK Guide and are core components of a comprehensive project management plan.

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Product backlog

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RACI matrix

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Burndown chart

Question 14

Which THREE of the following are key elements of a user story? (Select THREE.)

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Benefit (so that...). A user story includes a role (who), a feature (what), and a benefit (why).

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Story points

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Acceptance criteria

Question 15

A project manager is analyzing quality issues and wants to use tools that help identify and prioritize problems. Which TWO tools are appropriate for this purpose? (Select TWO.)

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Pareto chart. A Pareto chart is a bar graph that displays the frequency of defects in descending order, combined with a cumulative percentage line. It helps identify the most significant quality issues by applying the 80/20 rule, allowing the project manager to prioritize problems that will yield the greatest improvement when addressed.

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Histogram

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Control chart

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Scatter diagram

Question 16

A project manager is tracking the completion of key deliverables against the project schedule. Which tool should they use to display only major milestones without showing detailed dependencies or tasks?

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Milestone chart. A milestone chart is specifically designed to show key events or milestones, not detailed tasks or dependencies.

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Network diagram

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Gantt chart

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Burndown chart

Question 17

During a sprint planning meeting, the development team estimates user stories using story points. They each have a set of cards with values like 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13. After discussing a story, all team members simultaneously reveal their chosen card. What technique are they using?

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Planning poker. Planning poker is a consensus-based estimation technique where team members use cards with story point values and reveal their estimates simultaneously.

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Affinity estimating

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Expert judgment

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Three-point estimating

Question 18

A project has a budget at completion (BAC) of $200,000. After five months, the earned value (EV) is $90,000 and the actual cost (AC) is $100,000. The project manager needs to calculate the estimate at completion (EAC) assuming current cost performance will continue. What is the EAC?

Accepted Answer

$222,222. The correct answer is D because the Estimate at Completion (EAC) when current cost performance is expected to continue is calculated using the formula EAC = BAC / CPI. First, calculate the Cost Performance Index (CPI) = EV / AC = $90,000 / $100,000 = 0.9. Then, EAC = $200,000 / 0.9 = $222,222.22, which rounds to $222,222.

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$190,000

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$210,000

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$200,000

Question 19

In a RACI matrix, the person who is ultimately accountable for the completion of a task is denoted by which letter?

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A - Accountable. In a RACI matrix, 'A' stands for Accountable, meaning the person who has ultimate ownership and sign-off authority for the task. This individual is answerable for the successful completion of the deliverable and cannot delegate that responsibility. The correct answer is D because the RACI acronym explicitly defines 'A' as Accountable.

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C - Consulted

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R - Responsible

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I - Informed

Question 20

A project manager is using a quality tool that displays data points over time with upper and lower control limits. The tool helps distinguish between common cause and special cause variation. Which tool is this?

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Control chart. A control chart plots data over time with control limits to identify variation types.

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Scatter diagram

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Pareto chart

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Fishbone diagram