PK0-005 Tools and Documentation Practice Question
A project manager is creating a RACI matrix for the project. One activity involves conducting security testing. The security lead will perform the testing, the project manager is responsible for ensuring it happens, and the compliance officer needs to be informed of the results. Which assignment is correct?
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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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Security lead: Responsible; Project manager: Accountable; Compliance officer: Informed
In RACI, 'Responsible' does the work (security lead), 'Accountable' answers for the work (project manager), and 'Informed' receives updates (compliance officer).
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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Security lead: Accountable; Project manager: Informed; Compliance officer: Responsible
Why it's wrong here
All roles assigned incorrectly.
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Security lead: Responsible; Project manager: Informed; Compliance officer: Accountable
Why it's wrong here
PM should be Accountable, compliance officer Informed.
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Security lead: Responsible; Project manager: Accountable; Compliance officer: Informed
Why this is correct
Correct – security lead does the work, PM is accountable, compliance officer is informed.
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Security lead: Accountable; Project manager: Responsible; Compliance officer: Informed
Why it's wrong here
The doer is Responsible, not Accountable.
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