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PK0-005 Practice Question: Which THREE are examples of direct costs in a…
Which THREE are examples of direct costs in a project? (Select THREE.)
⚠ Common exam trap
A common mix-up: candidates confuse overhead costs (indirect) with direct costs, or mistakenly think training costs are always direct, when in fact they are typically indirect unless the training is exclusively for the project team on project-specific skills.
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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Equipment rental
Equipment rental is a direct cost because it is a specific expense that can be directly attributed to the project. It is incurred solely for the project's benefit and can be easily traced to the project's budget without allocation.
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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Overhead costs
Why it's wrong here
Overhead is an indirect cost allocated across projects.
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Equipment rental
Why this is correct
Equipment rented specifically for the project is a direct cost.
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Travel expenses
Why this is correct
Travel directly related to project activities is a direct cost.
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Salaries of team members
Why this is correct
Salaries are directly tied to the project team's effort.
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Training costs
Why it's wrong here
Training is often considered an indirect cost unless it is specific to a particular project; generally, training is not always classified as direct.
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