CompTIA CompTIA Certifications PK0-005 Questions & Answers

• Question 91:

  While working in a collaborative, online brainstorming session, team members send private messages to the facilitator about challenges understanding others when they are speaking due to accents and background noises. Which of the following should the facilitator do to overcome the challenges?

  A. Instruct the team members to set their speakers to maximum volume and mute their microphones.

  B. Require everyone to turn on their cameras and use the same background filter.

  C. Encourage the use of the chat and use plain language when speaking.

  D. Allow one person to speak at a time after receiving acknowledgment from the facilitator.

  Correct Answer: C

  Using the chat and plain language can help overcome the communication barriers caused by accents and background noises. Chat allows team members to write down their ideas and questions, which can be easier to understand than

  spoken words. Plain language reduces the ambiguity and complexity of the messages, making them more clear and concise. These techniques can also enhance the participation and engagement of the team members, as they can express

  their thoughts and opinions more comfortably and confidently.

  References:

  CompTIA Project+ Study Guide: Exam PK0-005, 3rd Edition, Chapter 4: Communication and Change Management, p. 97-98.

• Question 92:

  A project manager has been scheduling and facilitating project meetings, scribing the minutes, distributing the minutes, and sending agendas prior to upcoming meetings. However, the project manager is frustrated because action items are not being completed. Which of the following should the project manager do to alleviate these concerns?

  A. Use a software tool during the meeting that can create a transcript of what is discussed.

  B. Have a standing agenda that is vague enough so that it can be used again.

  C. Delegate the roles and responsibilities to improve meeting management.

  D. Reprimand project team members for not completing assigned action items.

  Correct Answer: C

  According to 6 Techniques for Running Project Management Meetings, one of the best practices for effective project meetings is to assign meeting roles to stay focused. By delegating the roles and responsibilities of facilitator, timekeeper, scribe, and presenter, the project manager can ensure that the meeting agenda is followed, the action items are recorded, and the outcomes are communicated. This can also increase the engagement and accountability of the project team members, and reduce the frustration of the project manager.

• Question 93:

  Which of the following is the best example of a breach of physical security?

  A. System user IDs being used by multiple individuals

  B. Printers that do not request user authentication

  C. Developers having full access to both development and production environments

  D. Project documentation that is only kept on a removable device

  Correct Answer: D

  A breach of physical security is an unauthorized access or damage to physical assets, such as equipment, data, or personnel. Project documentation that is only kept on a removable device is the best example of a breach of physical security,

  because it exposes sensitive information to theft, loss, or corruption. If the removable device is not encrypted or protected, anyone who obtains it can access the project documentation and compromise the project integrity, confidentiality, or

  availability. Therefore, project documentation should be stored in a secure location, backed up regularly, and protected by access controls and encryption.

  The other options are not examples of physical security breaches, but rather logical or administrative security breaches. System user IDs being used by multiple individuals is a violation of the principle of least privilege and accountability,

  which could lead to unauthorized access or misuse of system resources. Printers that do not request user authentication is a lack of proper access control, which could allow unauthorized printing or retrieval of confidential documents.

  Developers having full access to both development and production environments is a violation of the principle of separation of duties and environments, which could introduce errors, conflicts, or malicious code into the production system.

  References:

  CompTIA Project+ Study Guide: Exam PK0-005, 3rd Edition, Chapter 9: Security Management; CompTIA Project+ Certification Study Guide, 3rd Edition, Chapter 9: Security Management; Types of Security Breaches: Physical and Digital

• Question 94:

  When assigning access, classifying information based on sensitivity is referred to as:

  A. Digital security

  B. Physical security

  C. Data security

  D. Operational security

  Correct Answer: C

  Data security involves classifying information based on sensitivity and ensuring that it is protected accordingly. This approach is key in project management to protect sensitive data, as emphasized by CompTIA Project+.

• Question 95:

  A global shipping slowdown is causing critical raw materials needed for manufacturing to be delivered late. As a result, a project's production run will be delayed from the beginning. Which of the following dependencies is most likely happening?

  A. Finish-to-start

  B. Start-to-start

  C. Finish-to-finish

  D. Start-to-finish

  Correct Answer: A

  A Finish-to-Start dependency implies that a subsequent activity cannot start until a previous one finishes. In this scenario, the manufacturing process (subsequent activity) cannot begin until the critical raw materials (previous activity) have

  been delivered. This type of dependency is the most common in project schedules and is likely being affected by the global shipping slowdown, causing delays in the start of the project's production run.

  References: CompTIA Project+ Study Guide, especially the chapters on project scheduling and dependency types.

• Question 96:

  Which of the following should a project manager consult when deciding how to send updates regarding deliverables?

  A. Dashboard

  B. Status report

  C. Meeting minutes

  D. Communication plan

  Correct Answer: D

  A communication plan details the communication requirements, including methods, frequency, and stakeholders for each type of update. According to CompTIA Project+, this plan is essential for ensuring effective and organized communication throughout the project.

• Question 97:

  A project manager decided to host the development environment on a cloud service. Which of the following would the project manager most likely use for this purpose?

  A. IaaS

  B. XaaS

  C. DaaS

  D. SaaS

  Correct Answer: A

  IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service) provides virtualized computing resources, such as storage and servers, necessary for hosting a development environment. According to CompTIA Project+, IaaS is ideal for environments requiring infrastructure control without hardware management.

• Question 98:

  A project manager is beginning a new project that will include a high number of complex deliverables. Which of the following is the best to use to track deliverables that are yet to be completed?

  A. Resource management system

  B. Issue log

  C. Ticketing system

  D. Backlog

  Correct Answer: D

  A backlog is commonly used in agile project management to list deliverables and tasks that have not yet been completed. It allows the project manager to prioritize and organize the workload, especially for complex projects. This aligns with agile principles as outlined in CompTIA Project+.

• Question 99:

  Which of the following statements best describes zero-based budgeting?

  A. Start with the budget from the last project and add any new expenses.

  B. Start with allocating expenses based on the importance of the project.

  C. Start the project with a fixed amount decided by the management team.

  D. Start with no financial plan and justify each new expense.

  Correct Answer: D

  Zero-based budgeting involves starting from a "zero base" and justifying each expense without reference to previous budgets. This budgeting method promotes financial discipline and aligns with CompTIA Project+ guidelines on budget control and justification.

• Question 100:

  A project sponsor has asked for a log listing all the bugs identified within a specific project. Which of the following tools should the project manager provide to the sponsor?

  A. Change log

  B. Issue log

  C. Risk register

  D. Defect log

  Correct Answer: D

  A defect log tracks and details all bugs and issues identified in a project. This log is essential for quality control and continuous improvement, as recommended by CompTIA Project+ guidelines on project monitoring and control.