PK0-005 Project Management Concepts Practice Test 11 — 15 Questions

Question 1

A project team is distributed across three time zones. The project manager notices that communication breakdowns are causing delays. Which communication method should the project manager implement to improve collaboration and ensure information is stored for future reference?

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Implement a project wiki for documentation and updates. A project wiki is the correct choice because it provides a centralized, persistent repository for documentation, updates, and decisions. Unlike ephemeral or synchronous methods, a wiki ensures that information is stored for future reference, searchable, and accessible across all time zones without requiring real-time participation.

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Schedule daily video conference calls

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Send weekly email status reports

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Use instant messaging for all communications

Question 2

A project manager is conducting a risk assessment and identifies a risk with a high probability and high impact. The team decides to purchase insurance to cover potential losses. This is an example of which risk response strategy?

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Transfer. Purchasing insurance transfers the financial risk of a potential loss to a third party (the insurer). This is the defining characteristic of the Transfer risk response strategy, where the ownership and impact of the risk are shifted, but the risk itself is not eliminated. In project management, this is distinct from Mitigate, which reduces probability or impact through direct action.

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Mitigate

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Accept

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Avoid

Question 3

During project planning, the team creates a work breakdown structure (WBS). Which of the following best describes the purpose of the WBS?

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To break down the project scope into manageable work packages. The WBS decomposes the total project scope into smaller, more manageable components called work packages. This hierarchical decomposition ensures that all deliverables and work required to complete the project are identified and organized, which is the primary purpose of the WBS in project planning.

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To estimate project costs

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To document the project assumptions

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To define the project schedule

Question 4

A project manager is calculating the estimate to complete (ETC) for a task using earned value management. The task has a budget at completion (BAC) of $10,000, earned value (EV) of $4,000, and actual cost (AC) of $5,000. Assuming the work will continue at the planned rate, what is the ETC?

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$6,000. The estimate to complete (ETC) is the expected cost to finish the remaining work. When work continues at the planned rate, the formula is ETC = BAC - EV. Here, BAC is $10,000 and EV is $4,000, so ETC = $10,000 - $4,000 = $6,000. This assumes the cost performance index (CPI) is 1.0, meaning future work will be performed exactly as budgeted.

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$11,000

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$4,000

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$5,000

Question 5

A project team is using Agile methodology. The product owner frequently changes priorities during the sprint, causing confusion. What is the most appropriate action for the project manager (scrum master)?

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Add the changes to the product backlog for the next sprint. In Agile (specifically Scrum), the sprint is a time-boxed period during which the team commits to a set of work. The product owner should not change priorities mid-sprint because it disrupts the team's focus and velocity. The correct action is to add the new priorities to the product backlog for consideration in the next sprint, preserving the integrity of the current sprint and the Scrum framework.

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Immediately stop the sprint and reprioritize

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Ask the product owner to be less involved

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Allow changes as long as the team agrees

Question 6

Which TWO are common components of a project management plan? (Choose two.)

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Schedule baseline. The schedule baseline is a key component of the project management plan because it defines the approved project schedule, including start and end dates for activities, milestones, and dependencies. It serves as the reference point against which actual schedule performance is measured and controlled throughout the project lifecycle.

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Lessons learned register

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Actual cost reports

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Project charter

Question 7

Which THREE are valid types of project termination? (Choose three.)

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Addition. Addition is a valid type of project termination where the project is formally closed and its deliverables are absorbed into the ongoing operations of the organization, often becoming a new functional unit or product line. This is distinct from extinction, where the project ends because its objectives have been met, and starvation, where the project is terminated due to lack of resources or funding. In the context of the PMI framework and the PK0-005 exam, addition represents a successful transition from project to operations.

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Substitution

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Integration

Question 8

Which TWO are examples of project constraints in the project management triangle? (Choose two.)

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Time. The project management triangle, also known as the triple constraint, traditionally consists of time, cost, and scope. Time (A) is a core constraint because it defines the project schedule and deadlines, directly impacting resource allocation and deliverables. Cost (D) is another core constraint, representing the budget available for labor, materials, and overhead, which limits project scope and quality. These two are explicitly listed as primary vertices in the classic triple constraint model.

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Risk

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Resources

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Quality

Question 9

The project manager is reviewing the network configuration for a new branch office. The configuration shows two interfaces. Which of the following is a project management concern regarding this configuration?

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There is no redundancy protocol for default gateway failover.. The correct answer is B because the network configuration shows two interfaces, likely representing a dual-homed or multi-homed setup. Without a redundancy protocol such as HSRP, VRRP, or GLBP, there is no automatic failover for the default gateway, meaning a single link or router failure would cause a loss of connectivity for the branch office. This is a project management concern because it impacts network availability and business continuity, which should be addressed in the project requirements.

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The IP addresses are on the same subnet, causing a conflict.

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The speed and duplex settings are mismatched.

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The description is misspelled.

Question 10

A project manager is reviewing a CloudFormation template for a project. The template creates an EC2 instance and an SQS queue. Which project management risk is most associated with this template?

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The AMI ID is hardcoded and may become unavailable.. Option D is correct because hardcoding an AMI ID in a CloudFormation template introduces a significant project management risk: the AMI may be deprecated, deregistered, or become unavailable over time, causing stack creation or update failures. This risk directly impacts project schedule and cost due to unplanned rework and delays. A project manager should ensure that AMI IDs are parameterized or retrieved dynamically (e.g., via AWS Systems Manager Parameter Store) to maintain template portability and reliability.

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The instance type is too small for production.

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The SQS queue has no dead-letter queue configured.

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The security group is not defined in the template.

Question 11

You are the project manager for a software upgrade project at a mid-sized company. The project has a budget of $500,000 and a timeline of 12 months. The team consists of 10 members, including developers, testers, and a business analyst. The project is in month 8, and the team has completed 60% of the work but has spent $400,000. The sponsor is concerned about the budget overrun and asks for a recovery plan. The original estimate at completion (EAC) was $500,000. Using earned value management, you calculate the cost performance index (CPI) is 0.75 and the schedule performance index (SPI) is 0.90. The team is demoralized due to scope creep and unclear requirements. The business analyst recently left, and the replacement is not yet fully onboarded. Which of the following is the BEST course of action to bring the project back on track?

Accepted Answer

Conduct a scope review with the sponsor and key stakeholders to prioritize remaining features and freeze requirements.. Option D is correct because the root cause of the budget overrun and schedule delay is scope creep and unclear requirements, which have demoralized the team and led to inefficient work. By conducting a scope review with the sponsor and stakeholders to prioritize remaining features and freeze requirements, you directly address the source of rework and wasted effort. This action stabilizes the project baseline, allowing the team to focus on delivering the highest-value work within the remaining budget and timeline, and it prevents further uncontrolled changes that would worsen the CPI and SPI.

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Outsource the remaining development work to a vendor to accelerate completion.

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Immediately reduce the team size to cut costs and ask the remaining team to work overtime.

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Request an additional budget of $100,000 from the sponsor and extend the schedule by two months.

Question 12

A project manager is developing the project charter and needs to identify high-level risks. Which document should be used as an input?

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Business case. The business case is a key input to the project charter because it provides the justification for the project, including high-level risks that could affect the project's viability. The project manager uses the business case to identify these risks early, ensuring they are documented in the charter before detailed planning begins.

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Risk register

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Stakeholder register

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Lessons learned

Question 13

A project team is in the execution phase and the project manager notices that the actual cost is consistently higher than planned. Which process should be used to address this?

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Control Costs. Option B is correct because the Control Costs process monitors cost performance and manages changes to the cost baseline. Option A is incorrect because integrated change control manages changes, but cost performance is first monitored. Option C is incorrect because Monitor and Control Project Work is a broader process. Option D is incorrect because schedule is not the primary issue.

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Perform Integrated Change Control

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Control Schedule

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Monitor and Control Project Work

Question 14

A project to implement a new CRM system is behind schedule due to unexpected technical issues. The project manager decides to fast-track the project by overlapping phases. Which risk is most likely to occur?

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Rework because of incomplete deliverables. Fast-tracking involves overlapping project phases that were originally planned to be sequential. When phases are overlapped, a downstream phase may begin before the deliverables from the preceding phase are fully complete and verified. This increases the probability that incomplete or unvalidated work will need to be redone, leading to rework. In a CRM system implementation, for example, starting the configuration phase before requirements are fully signed off often results in costly reconfiguration later.

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Resource conflicts

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Decreased stakeholder satisfaction

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Increased cost due to overtime

Question 15

A project manager is assigned to a project that has already started without a formal project charter. What should the project manager do first?

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Obtain approval for a project charter. Without a formal project charter, the project lacks official authorization and a clear link to organizational objectives. The project manager must first obtain approval for a project charter to secure the authority to apply organizational resources and formally initiate the project, as defined by PMI standards.

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Create a work breakdown structure

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Develop a project management plan

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Identify stakeholders