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PK0-005 Practice Question: A senior project manager is overseeing a large…
A senior project manager is overseeing a large infrastructure upgrade project for a government agency. The project involves multiple vendors and strict compliance requirements. The project team has been using a shared network drive to store project documents, but team members often struggle to find the latest versions of documents, and there have been instances where outdated documents were used, leading to rework. The project manager needs to implement a solution that ensures document version control, access control, and audit trails. The agency has a limited budget and cannot afford expensive enterprise content management systems. What is the best course of action?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is that candidates often dismiss Git as only for source code, but Git's version control, branching, and audit trail capabilities apply equally to documents (e.g., using Markdown or plain text), and its zero-cost nature fits the budget constraint, making it superior to manual or cloud-only solutions for compliance-heavy environments.
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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Implement a version control system such as Git for all project documents.
Git provides robust version control, access control via authentication and branch permissions, and a complete audit trail through commit history. Unlike a shared drive, Git prevents overwrites and ensures that only the latest approved versions are used, which directly addresses the rework caused by outdated documents. It is also free and open-source, fitting the limited budget.
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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Hire a document controller to manage the shared drive and enforce procedures.
Why it's wrong here
Hiring staff adds cost and does not automate version control.
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Develop a strict file naming convention and train the team to use it.
Why it's wrong here
Naming conventions rely on user discipline and do not provide audit trails.
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Use a cloud storage service like OneDrive with shared folders and permissions.
Why it's wrong here
Cloud storage offers permissions but limited version control and audit trails for documents.
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Implement a version control system such as Git for all project documents.
Why this is correct
Git provides version control, access control, and audit trails, and is free.
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Variation 1. A project manager is leading a team that uses a shared network drive for storing project documents. Multiple team members have accidentally overwritten each other's work, causing confusion. Which tool should the project manager implement to prevent this issue?
medium- ✓ A.A version control system such as Git or SharePoint
- B.An approval workflow for document changes
- C.Email notifications for changes
- D.Read-only access to the shared drive
Why A: A version control system like Git or SharePoint provides change tracking, branching, and merge conflict resolution, which prevents accidental overwrites by maintaining a complete history of file changes. Unlike a shared network drive, these tools allow multiple users to work on the same document simultaneously without losing data, as changes are committed and reconciled systematically.
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