PK0-005 Project Management Concepts Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are examples of gold plating? (Select two.)
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Including an additional reporting module that was not specified
Gold plating is adding extra features beyond requirements. It can be well-intentioned but adds unnecessary scope.
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Adding a feature the customer requested after scope approval
Why it's wrong here
That is a scope change, not gold plating if approved.
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Including an additional reporting module that was not specified
Why this is correct
Correct. Adding unspecified functionality is gold plating.
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Removing a feature to reduce cost
Why it's wrong here
That is scope reduction, not gold plating.
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Using higher quality materials than specified to improve durability
Why this is correct
Correct. Exceeding specified quality without request is gold plating.
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Correcting a defect found during testing
Why it's wrong here
Fixing defects is necessary, not gold plating.
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