20+ practice questions focused on Project Management Concepts — one of the most tested topics on the CompTIA Project+ PK0-005 exam. Each question includes a detailed explanation so you learn why the right answer is correct.
Start Project Management Concepts PracticeA project manager is leading a team to develop a new mobile application. The project has a fixed budget and a strict deadline. During the execution phase, the stakeholder requests additional features that were not originally planned. Which project constraint is most directly affected by this request?
Explanation: Adding features without adjusting time or cost increases scope, leading to scope creep. This directly affects the scope constraint.
A company is managing multiple projects simultaneously. One project focuses on upgrading the IT infrastructure, another on developing a new customer portal, and a third on training staff on new software. These projects are grouped together because they all contribute to the same strategic goal of digital transformation. According to CompTIA Project+, how is this grouping best described?
Explanation: A program is a group of related projects managed in a coordinated way to obtain benefits not available from managing them individually.
A project manager is assigned to a new initiative in a matrix organization with a weak matrix structure. The project manager needs to obtain resources from functional departments. The functional managers have authority over their team members' assignments and priorities. What is the most likely challenge the project manager will face in this environment?
Explanation: In a weak matrix, the project manager has limited authority and relies on functional managers to assign resources, often leading to conflicts over resource availability.
An organization is evaluating two potential projects. Project A has an NPV of $50,000 and a payback period of 2 years. Project B has an NPV of $40,000 and a payback period of 1.5 years. The organization's policy is to select projects with the highest NPV. Which project should be selected?
Explanation: NPV is the primary criterion; Project A has higher NPV despite longer payback.
During project execution, the project team completes a deliverable that exceeds the specified requirements by adding extra features without authorization. This is an example of which concept?
Explanation: Gold plating is when the team adds extra features beyond what was required, which can increase cost and risk without customer approval.
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