PK0-005 Tools and Documentation Practice Test 9 — 15 Questions

Question 1

A project has a budget at completion (BAC) of $200,000. After 3 months, the earned value (EV) is $80,000, and the actual cost (AC) is $100,000. What is the estimate at completion (EAC) assuming the cost performance index (CPI) will remain the same for the remainder of the project?

Choose an answer to begin — your selection is scored in the full session.

Accepted Answer

$250,000. CPI = EV / AC = $80,000 / $100,000 = 0.8. The formula EAC = BAC / CPI is used when current cost performance is expected to continue. EAC = $200,000 / 0.8 = $250,000.

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$220,000

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$300,000

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$200,000

Question 2

Which project document formally authorizes the 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 gives the project manager authority. The project management plan describes how the project will be executed. The scope statement defines the scope. The stakeholder register lists stakeholders.

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Stakeholder register

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Project management plan

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Scope statement

Question 3

A project manager is creating a document that identifies all project stakeholders and their interests, influence, and expectations regarding the project. This document is the:

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Stakeholder register. The stakeholder register is the project document that identifies all stakeholders and records their interests, influence, expectations, and other relevant details. It is a key output of the Identify Stakeholders process in project stakeholder management. Unlike other documents, it specifically captures stakeholder analysis information to help the project manager engage stakeholders effectively.

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RACI matrix

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Issue log

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Communication plan

Question 4

A project manager is selecting two documents that are essential for defining project scope. Which TWO documents should they choose?

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Work breakdown structure (WBS). The scope statement (D) is correct because it formally documents the project's deliverables, boundaries, acceptance criteria, and exclusions, serving as the authoritative baseline definition of what is and is not in scope. The work breakdown structure (C) is correct because it decomposes the approved scope into hierarchical, manageable work packages, translating the scope statement into a deliverable-oriented framework that guides planning and control. Together these two documents define scope (scope statement) and organize it (WBS), which is why they are the essential pair for scope definition. The communication plan (A) governs information distribution and reporting, the risk register (B) tracks identified risks and responses, and the RACI matrix (E) clarifies roles and responsibilities—none of these define or decompose project scope, so they do not belong here.

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Communication plan

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Risk register

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RACI matrix

Question 5

During a quality audit, the team identifies that defects are concentrated in a few areas. The project manager decides to use a Pareto chart. Which TWO statements are true about Pareto charts?

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They are based on the 80/20 rule.. Option A is correct because a Pareto chart is built on the 80/20 rule (the Pareto principle), which holds that roughly 80% of problems stem from about 20% of causes, making it ideal for spotting where defects concentrate. Option C is correct because the chart's primary purpose is to rank defect categories by frequency so the team can prioritize the most impactful problem causes for corrective action. Option B is incorrect because Pareto bars are arranged in descending, not ascending, order of frequency, with the cumulative percentage line rising left to right. Option D is incorrect because cause-and-effect relationships are shown by a fishbone (Ishikawa) diagram, not a Pareto chart. Option E is incorrect because control limits and variation over time are displayed on a control chart, not a Pareto chart.

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The bars are arranged in ascending order of frequency.

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They show cause-and-effect relationships.

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They display control limits to identify variations.

Question 6

An agile team uses a burnup chart to track progress. Which THREE pieces of information are typically shown on a burnup chart?

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Total work scope line. A burnup chart typically plots three things: the total work scope line (Option A), which shows the overall project size and can rise or fall as scope changes; the time axis (Option D), usually sprints or dates along the horizontal axis; and completed work over time (Option E), the line that climbs toward the scope line as work is finished. Together these let an agile team see both progress and scope changes, which is the burnup chart's defining purpose. Velocity (Option B) is a separate metric often shown on velocity charts or bar graphs, not a standard burnup chart element. Remaining work (Option C) is the characteristic line of a burndown chart, which decreases over time, rather than a burnup chart, which tracks completed work.

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Velocity

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Remaining work

Question 7

A project manager is reviewing earned value data: PV = $150,000, EV = $120,000, AC = $130,000. Which THREE statements are correct?

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The schedule performance index (SPI) is 0.8.. Option A is correct: SPI = EV / PV = $120,000 / $150,000 = 0.8, which is the exact schedule performance index for this data. Option C is correct: an SPI of 0.8 (less than 1.0) means less work was accomplished than planned, so the project is behind schedule. Option E is correct: CV = EV − AC = $120,000 − $130,000 = −$10,000, indicating a negative cost variance. Option B is wrong because CPI = EV / AC = $120,000 / $130,000 ≈ 0.92, not 1.08. Option D is wrong because the CPI below 1.0 and the negative CV show the project is over budget, not under budget.

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The cost performance index (CPI) is 1.08.

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The project is under budget.

Question 8

A project manager needs to communicate the project schedule to senior management, highlighting only key events such as the start and end of phases and major deliverables. Which type of chart is most appropriate?

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Milestone chart. A milestone chart is designed to show only key events and major deliverables, such as the start and end of phases, without the detailed task-level bars of a Gantt chart. This makes it ideal for communicating high-level schedule information to senior management.

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Network diagram

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Gantt chart

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Burndown chart

Question 9

During a project, the project manager calculates the following: Earned Value (EV) = $50,000, Planned Value (PV) = $60,000, Actual Cost (AC) = $55,000. Which statement accurately describes the project's performance?

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The project is behind schedule and over budget.. Schedule Variance (SV) = EV - PV = $50,000 - $60,000 = -$10,000, indicating behind schedule. Cost Variance (CV) = EV - AC = $50,000 - $55,000 = -$5,000, indicating over budget.

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The project is ahead of schedule and under budget.

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The project is ahead of schedule and over budget.

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The project is behind schedule and under budget.

Question 10

In an Agile project, the team uses story points to estimate effort. During sprint planning, they select user stories from the product backlog and assign them to the sprint. What is the resulting list of items committed for the sprint called?

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Sprint backlog. The sprint backlog is the set of product backlog items selected for the sprint, along with a plan for delivering them. The product backlog is the full list of requirements; burndown/burnup charts track progress.

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Product backlog

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Burndown chart

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Burnup chart

Question 11

A project team is using Jira for an Agile project. Which TWO artefacts are typically managed within Jira for sprint planning and tracking? (Choose two.)

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Product backlog. The product backlog (A) is correct because Jira manages it as the ordered list of epics, stories, bugs, and tasks from which sprint planning draws items, and it is the primary artifact refined and prioritized before each sprint. The sprint backlog (E) is correct because Jira represents it as the set of issues committed to a specific sprint, visible on the active sprint board and tracked through the sprint's lifecycle. Burndown chart (B) and velocity (D) are not the artifacts being managed here; they are reports/metrics that Jira generates from the underlying backlog and sprint data rather than artifacts planned and maintained in the tool. The stakeholder register (C) is a project management document typically maintained outside Jira (e.g., in a PMIS or spreadsheet) and is not a Jira-managed sprint planning or tracking artifact.

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Burndown chart

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Stakeholder register

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Velocity

Question 12

A project manager is preparing a procurement statement of work (SOW) for an external vendor. The SOW must clearly define the deliverables, acceptance criteria, and performance standards. Which document should the project manager reference to ensure the SOW aligns with the project's overall objectives and constraints?

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Project scope statement. The project scope statement is the correct reference because it contains the detailed deliverables, acceptance criteria, and boundaries that must be reflected in the procurement SOW. It ensures the vendor's obligations are clearly defined and aligned with the project's overall objectives, reducing the risk of misunderstandings or scope creep during contract execution.

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Project management plan

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Project charter

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Work breakdown structure (WBS)

Question 13

A project manager is preparing for a post-implementation review after deploying a new CRM system. The team needs a document that captures what went well, what did not, and actionable recommendations for future projects. Which document should the project manager update?

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Lessons learned register. The lessons learned register is the standard project document for capturing knowledge gained, including what worked, what failed, and recommendations. A post-implementation review is a prime opportunity to populate or update this register so that future CRM or similar technology projects can avoid repeated mistakes and replicate successes.

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Change log

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Issue log

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Risk register

Question 14

A project manager needs to compare the planned budget, the actual costs incurred, and the value of work completed to date for a construction project. Which document should the project manager use to obtain this consolidated financial performance view?

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Cost performance report. Comparing planned budget, actual costs, and earned value requires a report that brings those figures together. The cost performance report presents budget, actuals, and earned value side by side, enabling variance analysis and forecasting. Other cost documents define policy, timing, or funding needs but do not consolidate the three numerical perspectives the project manager needs.

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Cost management plan

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Funding requirements

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Cost baseline

Question 15

A project manager is leading a software development project and needs to track the progress of tasks, identify critical path activities, and visualize dependencies. Which tool should the project manager use?

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Gantt chart. A Gantt chart is the appropriate tool because it provides a visual timeline of tasks, their durations, dependencies, and the critical path. This enables the project manager to monitor progress, identify bottlenecks, and ensure the project stays on schedule, which are essential for managing a software development project with complex task relationships.

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Burndown chart

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RACI matrix

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Pareto chart