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PK0-005 Practice Question: Basics of IT Infrastructure and IT Project Management
During a server migration project, the team discovers that the new servers have a different CPU architecture than the old ones. The project manager must decide the best course of action. What should the project manager do first?
⚠ Common exam trap
Watch out — candidates often assume compatibility based on the same operating system or vendor, overlooking the critical dependency on CPU instruction set architecture (ISA) which directly impacts binary executables and system calls.
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
✓
Assess the impact on existing applications and plan remediation
The project manager must first assess the impact of the CPU architecture change on existing applications because different instruction sets (e.g., x86 vs. ARM) can cause binary incompatibility, requiring recompilation or emulation. Proceeding without this analysis risks application failures, data corruption, or performance degradation. This aligns with the PMBOK risk management process of identifying and analyzing risks before planning a response.
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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Proceed with migration as planned, assuming compatibility
Why it's wrong here
Assuming compatibility without verification could lead to application failures.
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Assess the impact on existing applications and plan remediation
Why this is correct
Assessment allows the team to address compatibility issues before proceeding.
- ✗
Revert to the original server architecture
Why it's wrong here
Reverting may be unnecessary and causes project delays.
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Delay the project to retrain staff on the new architecture
Why it's wrong here
Retraining is not the immediate need; technical compatibility is the priority.
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Last reviewed: Jun 24, 2026
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