PK0-005 Practice Question: Basics of IT Infrastructure and IT Project Management
A project involves installing new firewalls across multiple sites. The project manager notices the schedule is slipping due to site-specific electrical requirements that were not initially identified. What is the best course of action?
⚠ Common exam trap
It's easy for candidates to confuse schedule compression techniques (crashing or fast-tracking) with problem-solving, but the PMBOK and PK0-005 emphasize that root cause analysis should precede corrective action when the delay stems from an unidentified requirement rather than a resource or sequencing issue.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Perform root cause analysis
The schedule is slipping due to unidentified site-specific electrical requirements, which is a root cause of the delay. Performing a root cause analysis (RCA) allows the project manager to understand why these requirements were missed and to prevent recurrence, rather than simply applying a schedule compression technique that does not address the underlying issue. In IT infrastructure projects, electrical requirements are often tied to power specifications for firewalls (e.g., voltage, amperage, or UPS compatibility), and failing to identify them early indicates a gap in requirements gathering.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Crash the schedule by adding resources
Why it's wrong here
Crashing adds cost and may not address the electrical requirement issue.
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Submit a change request to extend schedule
Why it's wrong here
A change request addresses the symptom but not the root cause.
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Perform root cause analysis
Why this is correct
Root cause analysis identifies why the electrical requirements were overlooked, allowing corrective action for future tasks.
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Fast track the remaining tasks
Why it's wrong here
Fast tracking increases risk and does not resolve the root cause of the delay.
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