PK0-005 Tools and Documentation Practice Test 3 — 15 Questions

Question 1

Which project scheduling tool depicts activities as bars on a timeline, showing dependencies and milestones?

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Gantt chart. A Gantt chart uses horizontal bars to represent tasks over time, with dependencies and milestones typically marked.

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Burndown chart

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Network diagram

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Milestone chart

Question 2

A project manager is creating a document that formally authorizes the project and assigns the project manager. Which document is being created?

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

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Project management plan

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Business case

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Scope statement

Question 3

During a sprint review, the product owner notices that the team has completed 30 story points, but the burndown chart shows an upward trend. What is the most likely cause?

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Additional scope was added to the sprint. A burndown chart tracks remaining work. An upward trend indicates that new work has been added, increasing the remaining effort.

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The team underestimated the velocity

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The sprint duration was extended

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The team is working faster than planned

Question 4

A project manager is analyzing quality data and wants to identify the most frequently occurring defects to prioritize corrective actions. Which quality tool should be used?

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Pareto chart. A Pareto chart displays causes in descending order of frequency, applying the 80/20 rule to focus on the most significant issues.

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Histogram

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Scatter diagram

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Control chart

Question 5

An agile team uses story points to estimate user stories. During planning poker, one developer consistently gives much higher estimates than the rest of the team. What is the best action for the team?

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Ask the developer to explain their reasoning. The team should discuss the reasoning behind the high estimates to uncover hidden assumptions or risks, leading to a shared understanding.

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Average the estimates and move on

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Discard the outlier estimate

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Use the median estimate

Question 6

A project has a planned value (PV) of $50,000, earned value (EV) of $40,000, and actual cost (AC) of $45,000. What is the schedule variance (SV) and cost variance (CV)?

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SV = -$10,000, CV = -$5,000. Schedule variance (SV) is calculated as EV - PV = $40,000 - $50,000 = -$10,000, indicating the project is behind schedule. Cost variance (CV) is EV - AC = $40,000 - $45,000 = -$5,000, indicating the project is over budget. Option D correctly states both negative variances.

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SV = -$5,000, CV = -$10,000

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SV = -$10,000, CV = $5,000

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SV = $10,000, CV = $5,000

Question 7

A project is 60% complete. The original budget (BAC) is $200,000. Actual costs to date are $130,000, and the earned value is $120,000. What is the estimate at completion (EAC) if the project will continue to perform at the current cost efficiency?

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$216,667. Current CPI = EV/AC = 120,000/130,000 = 0.9231. EAC = BAC/CPI = 200,000 / 0.9231 ≈ $216,667. Alternatively, EAC = AC + (BAC - EV)/CPI = 130,000 + (80,000)/0.9231 ≈ $216,667.

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$250,000

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$200,000

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$230,000

Question 8

Which agile artifact contains the prioritized list of all desired work for a product?

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Product backlog. The product backlog is a prioritized list of all features, enhancements, and fixes needed for the product.

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Burndown chart

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Sprint backlog

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Definition of done

Question 9

A project team is using Jira for an agile project. The product owner wants to see the total amount of work completed each sprint and the remaining work. Which two charts should the project manager use? (Choose two, but this is a multiple-choice single select for the best pair. Actually, this is a multiple-choice question asking for a single best tool.)

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Burnup and burndown charts. A burnup chart shows completed work over time and total work; a burndown chart shows remaining work. Both together give a complete picture.

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Cumulative flow diagram and histogram

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Gantt chart and milestone chart

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Velocity chart and control chart

Question 10

A project manager is using a control chart to monitor the number of defects per day. The chart shows 10 data points within the control limits, but all 10 points are above the mean. What does this indicate?

Accepted Answer

A special cause variation is likely present. In a control chart, a run of 10 consecutive points above the mean (center line) is a classic indicator of a non-random pattern, even if all points fall within the control limits. This violates the 'run rule' (typically 7 or more points on one side of the mean), which signals the presence of a special cause variation that should be investigated. Option C is correct because the sustained shift above the mean suggests an assignable cause is affecting the process, not random common cause variation.

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The control limits need to be recalculated

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The process is producing fewer defects than expected

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The process is in control and stable

Question 11

Which document defines the roles and responsibilities of stakeholders in a project and is often presented as a matrix?

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RACI matrix. The RACI matrix (Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed) is the correct document because it explicitly defines stakeholder roles and responsibilities in a project and is presented as a matrix format. This aligns with the PMBOK Guide and the PK0-005 exam objectives for Tools and Documentation, where the RACI matrix is the standard tool for clarifying participation levels across project tasks.

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Communication plan

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Stakeholder register

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Project charter

Question 12

A project manager is reviewing the risk register and sees that a high-impact risk has a probability of 0.3 and an impact of $50,000. The team implements a response that reduces the probability to 0.1 and the impact remains $50,000. The response cost is $5,000. What is the net expected monetary value (EMV) of implementing the response?

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$5,000. Original EMV = 0.3 * 50,000 = $15,000. Residual EMV = 0.1 * 50,000 = $5,000. Reduction in EMV = $10,000. Net benefit = reduction - response cost = $10,000 - $5,000 = $5,000.

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-$5,000

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$15,000

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$10,000

Question 13

A project manager is using a network diagram to identify the critical path. Which TWO statements are true about the critical path?

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It contains activities with zero total float. The critical path is the longest path through the network diagram and determines the shortest project duration. Any delay on this path delays the project.

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It always includes the project milestone

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It is the path with the most resources assigned

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It is the shortest path through the network

Question 14

A project team is transitioning from a traditional to an agile approach. The project manager wants to adopt agile artifacts. Which THREE artifacts are commonly used in agile projects to track progress and manage work?

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Sprint backlog. Agile artifacts include product backlog, sprint backlog, and burndown charts. These are key to transparency and inspection.

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Work breakdown structure

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RACI matrix

Question 15

A project manager is evaluating earned value metrics for a project. The CPI is 0.8 and the SPI is 0.9. Which TWO conclusions can the project manager draw?

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The project is behind schedule. CPI < 1 indicates over budget; SPI < 1 indicates behind schedule.

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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 on schedule