PK0-005 Practice Question: Basics of IT Infrastructure and IT Project Management
Which TWO of the following are common causes of project delays in IT infrastructure projects? (Choose two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
The PK0-005 exam often tests the distinction between positive project events (like successful testing) and actual delay causes, so candidates mistakenly pick 'successful integration testing' because they confuse a good outcome with a project risk.
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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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Unforeseen dependencies between tasks
Unforeseen dependencies between tasks (B) are a common cause of delays because IT infrastructure projects often involve complex interconnections—for example, a network upgrade may depend on a prior firewall rule change or a storage array reconfiguration. When these hidden dependencies are not mapped in the project schedule, a delay in one task cascades to dependent tasks, pushing the entire timeline. This is especially critical in infrastructure where hardware, software, and configuration tasks are tightly coupled.
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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Successful integration testing
Why it's wrong here
Successful testing actually prevents delays.
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Unforeseen dependencies between tasks
Why this is correct
Hidden dependencies can cause cascading delays.
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Overestimating resource capacity
Why it's wrong here
Overestimation leads to buffer, not delays.
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Long lead times for hardware procurement
Why this is correct
Hardware delivery can take weeks or months, causing delays.
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Frequent status meetings
Why it's wrong here
Meetings can be managed; they are not a primary cause of delays.
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