PK0-005 Practice Question: Basics of IT Infrastructure and IT Project Management
A project manager is evaluating potential IT infrastructure projects. Which two project selection methods consider financial return? (Choose two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
Many candidates confuse 'financial return' with any evaluation method that includes a financial component, but weighted criteria and scoring models are multi-criteria decision tools that do not specifically measure financial return as their primary output.
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Why each option matters
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Cost-benefit analysis
Cost-benefit analysis (A) directly compares the total expected costs against the total expected benefits of a project, quantifying the net financial return. Payback period (B) calculates the time required to recoup the initial investment, which is a straightforward measure of financial return. Both methods are explicitly used to evaluate the monetary profitability of IT infrastructure projects.
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Cost-benefit analysis
Why this is correct
Cost-benefit analysis compares expected costs and benefits, a financial return method.
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Payback period
Why this is correct
Payback period calculates the time to recover the initial investment, a financial metric.
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Expert judgment
Why it's wrong here
Expert judgment is subjective and not a financial calculation method.
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Weighted criteria
Why it's wrong here
Weighted criteria assign importance to various factors, not solely financial.
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Scoring model
Why it's wrong here
Scoring models use weighted criteria that may include non-financial factors.
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