CompTIA CompTIA Certifications JK0-017 Questions & Answers

• Question 31:

  Which of the following is a reason why the project kick-off meeting is important?

  A. It will introduce the team to the projects goals and objectives.

  B. It will provide a detailed timeline for the project and its deliverables.

  C. It will make the executive sponsor aware of project expectations.

  D. It will define the scope of the project.

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 32:

  A project manager has received a change request. Which of the following is the NEXT step?

  A. Approve the change and notify the project sponsor that cost can be reduced.

  B. Re-baseline the project budget because this change will decrease the expenditures.

  C. Send the change to the project sponsor for approval.

  D. Analyze the change to determine the impact.

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 33:

  A project manager has just completed the work breakdown structure (WBS) with the project team. Which of the following would be used during activity sequencing?

  A. Precedence diagramming method

  B. Monte Carlo analysis

  C. Resource availability

  D. Resource leveling technique

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 34:

  During final inspection, a project team member finds a deficiency in the product. In which of the following did this action occur?

  A. Gap analysis

  B. Quality control

  C. Process audit

  D. Quality assurance

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 35:

  Which of the following describes the LOWEST level of a work breakdown structure (WBS)?

  A. Technical specifications

  B. Project performance reports

  C. Work packages

  D. Functional specifications

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 36:

  A project manager is in a projectized organization managing a particular project. A department manager has repeatedly requested a change to the scope of the project which was previously denied. The project is currently behind schedule. Which of the following would be the BEST way to deal with the managers repeated request?

  A. Request the manager fill out a formal request for the change and file it with the project management office.

  B. Have a team member meet with the manager so the project can stay on schedule.

  C. Ask the project sponsor to respond to the department manager.

  D. Implement the change as requested by the manager and inform the project sponsor.

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 37:

  The project manager has the MOST authority in which of the following organizational structures?

  A. Balanced Matrix

  B. Functional

  C. Weak Matrix

  D. Strong Matrix

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 38:

  A project manager is two weeks into a project when an unexpected delay occurs. Material that is needed to complete the project could be available in three business days; however, the project team believes that estimate is unrealistic and that it will take five business days for the material to arrive. The project manager was informed by another employee in the material company that it could take up to thirteen days to receive the materials. Which of the following estimates should be given to the project sponsor?

  A. 5 business days

  B. 6 business days

  C. 8 business days

  D. 13 business days

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 39:

  Which of the following is the effect of triple constraint on a project?

  A. A change in one constraint can be approved by the project sponsor.

  B. A change in one constraint may cause a change in another constraint.

  C. At least two constraints must change before there is an effect on the project.

  D. Changing all three constraints will cause the project to be closed.

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 40:

  Which of the following correctly identifies the application of a projects quality management plan?

  A. Quality assurance and quality control both occur in the monitoring / controlling phase.

  B. Quality control occurs in the execution phase, quality assurance occurs in the monitoring / controlling phase.

  C. Quality assurance occurs in the execution phase, quality control occurs in the monitoring / controlling phase.

  D. Quality assurance and quality control both occur in the execution phase.

  Correct Answer: C