CompTIA CompTIA Certifications PK0-003 Questions & Answers

• Question 181:

  An organization with a matrix structure typically:

  A. shares resources between project and functional teams.

  B. has specific levels of authority and supervision.

  C. relies on functional structure to manage projects.

  D. replaces functional structure with project based teams.

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 182:

  While working on a project, a workaround is implemented to deal with an unforeseen event. Which of the following should be the NEXT step?

  A. Continue with the project as planned

  B. Update the risk register

  C. Update the project management plan with information about the workaround

  D. Assess the action taken to determine additional impacts to the project

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 183:

  Objectives contained in the charter should resolve the:

  A. Scope statement

  B. Assumptions

  C. Risks

  D. Problem statement

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 184:

  While working on a project, an unforeseen event arises that impacts a project objective. Which of the following should be updated as a result?

  A. Stakeholder register

  B. Issue log

  C. Risk register

  D. Change log

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 185:

  A project manager is using historical data from multiple projects to estimate activity durations. Which of the following network diagrams would BEST allow for the utilization of the information available?

  A. CPM

  B. GERT

  C. CCM

  D. PERT

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 186:

  Upper and lower control limits could be set at a standard deviation of three. Which of the following represents the associated confidence level?

  A. 68%

  B. 95%

  C. 99.7%

  D. 99.999%

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 187:

  When looking for solutions, which of the following procurement documents should be used?

  A. CDM

  B. CCM

  C. RFI

  D. RFQ

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 188:

  Determining how to communicate general project information with a globally dispersed team has created scheduling challenges. Which of the following would BEST remedy the situation?

  A. Provide a written forum that allows for asynchronous participation

  B. Conduct a meeting at a time where everyone is inconvenienced

  C. Schedule a meeting when the majority of the team is available

  D. Establish a conference call with all team members

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 189:

  A project needs software. After analyzing the choices, it is determined that if made in-house, it will cost $100,000. However, if the software is purchased, the cost would be $25,000. After reviewing the successful implementations in the past, if made in-house, there is a 20% chance that $30,000 would be spent on bug fixes. If the software is purchased, there is a 70% chance that $200,000 in training and customizations would be required. Which of the following reflects the expected monetary value of purchasing the software?

  A. $106,000

  B. $157,500

  C. $165,000

  D. $225,000

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 190:

  As a result of changes in the economy, it has been communicated that the current costs for needed components have doubled from what was originally budgeted. If the procurement occurs, this would result in exceeding the cost baseline for the project. Which of the following actions should the project manager take?

  A. Evaluate alternatives that could be used that would result in the same scope to be produced

  B. Use contingency funds to cover the procurement of the components

  C. Create a change request to see if the baselines can be revised to incorporate the appropriate costs

  D. Contact the customer to let them know that the costs will be higher, and await approval from the customer before proceeding

  Correct Answer: A