CompTIA CompTIA Certifications PK0-005 Questions & Answers

• Question 241:

  A project manager was just assigned to a new project. Which of the following activities should the project manager undertake after accepting the project? (Select TWO).

  A. Review the detailed plan.

  B. Develop a preliminary scope.

  C. Develop a transition plan.

  D. Develop a project management plan.

  E. Review the resource pool.

  F. Review the project objectives.

  Correct Answer: EF

  Review the resource pool and review the project objectives are activities that the project manager should undertake after accepting a new project. Reviewing the resource pool involves identifying and evaluating the availability, skills, and competencies of the human and material resources that are needed for the project. Reviewing the project objectives involves understanding and clarifying the expected outcomes and benefits of the project and how they align with the organizational strategy and stakeholder expectations. These activities can help to plan and execute the project effectively and efficiently.

• Question 242:

  A PM needs to calculate the progress of the whole project scope for a presentation to the sponsor. Which of the following is the first document the PM should update?

  A. Project network diagram

  B. Gantt chart

  C. Issue log

  D. Risk report

  Correct Answer: B

  A gantt chart is a visual representation of a project timeline that shows the tasks, durations, dependencies, and resources of a project in a horizontal bar chart format. A gantt chart can help a project manager to calculate the progress of the whole project scope by comparing the planned and actual start and finish dates of each task, as well as the percentage of completion and the critical path. A gantt chart is also a useful tool for communicating the project status and performance to the sponsor and other stakeholders. Therefore, the first document that the project manager should update to calculate the progress of the whole project scope is the gantt chart. References: CompTIA Project+ Study Guide: Exam PK0-005, 3rd Edition, Chapter 6: Schedule Management; CompTIA Project+ Certification Study Guide, 3rd Edition, Chapter 6: Schedule Management; What Is a Gantt Chart? 7 Examples for Project Management

• Question 243:

  A visual that displays team progress was created for stand-up meetings.

  Which of the following BEST describes what is being represented on the visual?

  A. Decision board

  B. Whiteboard

  C. Task board

  D. Dashboard

  Correct Answer: C

  A task board is a visual tool that displays team progress for stand-up meetings. A task board usually consists of columns that represent different stages or statuses of tasks, such as to do, in progress, done, or blocked. Each task is represented by a card or sticky note that can be moved across the columns as the task progresses. A task board can help to facilitate communication, collaboration, and transparency among team members and stakeholders. It can also help to track and manage work flow, prioritize tasks, identify bottlenecks, and resolve issues.

• Question 244:

  A team member identifies a critical issue in production. Which of the following should the project manager apply?

  A. Compliance check

  B. Release plan

  C. Rollback plan

  D. Validation check

  Correct Answer: C

  A rollback plan, also known as a backout plan, is a strategy designed to reverse changes made during a project in case of failure or undesired results. A rollback plan is a form of risk response that allows the project to restore the previous

  state and minimize the impact of the issue. A rollback plan is usually created during the planning phase and implemented during the execution or closing phase of the project. The other options are not correct because:

  A compliance check is a process that ensures that the project meets the relevant standards, regulations, and requirements. A compliance check is not a risk response, but rather a quality control or assurance activity.

  A release plan is a document that outlines the scope, schedule, and resources for delivering a product or service to the customer. A release plan is not a risk response, but rather a communication or scope management tool.

  A validation check is a process that verifies that the project deliverables meet the customer's needs and expectations. A validation check is not a risk response, but rather a quality control or assurance activity.

  References:

  CompTIA Project+ Study Guide: Exam PK0-005, 3rd Edition, Chapter 10: Executing and Closing Projects, page 314; CompTIA Project+ Certification Exam Objectives, Domain 3:

  Project Execution, Objective 3.2: Given a scenario, execute and monitor project tasks using traditional methodologies; Backout Plan - DevX

• Question 245:

  A developer focused on a single story during an entire sprint. The story was underestimated and, therefore, was not completed. Which of the following steps should the Scrum team take next?

  A. Assign more resources to complete similar stories in the future.

  B. Break the stories into workable items that can be completed within one sprint.

  C. Extend the sprint duration when required with the approval of the product owner.

  D. Release the current progress into production and carry over the rest of the code for the next sprint.

  Correct Answer: B

  The Scrum team should break the stories into workable items that can be completed within one sprint, which is a time-boxed period of 7 to 30 days, during which the team delivers a potentially releasable product increment. Breaking the

  stories into smaller and more manageable items can help the team to estimate them more accurately, plan them more effectively, and deliver them more reliably. Breaking the stories also aligns with the agile principle of delivering working

  software frequently and satisfying the customer through early and continuous delivery of valuable software.

  The other options are not the best steps for the Scrum team to take next. Assigning more resources to complete similar stories in the future may not solve the problem of underestimation, and may introduce additional complexity and

  communication overhead. Extending the sprint duration when required with the approval of the product owner may compromise the consistency and predictability of the Scrum process, and may delay the feedback and validation from the

  stakeholders. Releasing the current progress into production and carrying over the rest of the code for the next sprint may result in an incomplete or unstable product increment, and may violate the definition of done, which is a shared

  understanding of the quality criteria that the product increment must meet.

  References: CompTIA Project+ Study Guide: Exam PK0-005, 3rd Edition, Chapter 5:

  Project Scope Management; CompTIA Project+ Certification Study Guide, 3rd Edition, Chapter 5: Project Scope Management; The Scrum Roles and Responsibilities Explained3; Implementation of Scrum - 7 Steps for an Effective Process

• Question 246:

  Before a configuration can be made to a system in development, a document containing information about how the new system will interact with other systems within the organization needs to be written. Which of the following relationships best describes this scenario?

  A. Start-to-start

  B. Start-to-finish

  C. Finish-to-finish

  D. Finish-to-start

  Correct Answer: D

  A finish-to-start relationship is a type of logical dependency between two tasks, in which the first task must be completed before the second task can start. In this scenario, the document containing information about how the new system will interact with other systems within the organization is a prerequisite for the configuration of the system in development. Therefore, the document writing task must finish before the configuration task can start, which is a finish-to-start relationship. References: CompTIA Project+ Study Guide: Exam PK0-005, 3rd Edition, Chapter 6: Schedule Management; CompTIA Project+ Certification Study Guide, 3rd Edition, Chapter 6: Schedule Management

• Question 247:

  During a status meeting, the development team reviews work and finds an unforeseen dependency on one of the critical project activities. As a result, the project will most likely be delayed. Which of the following actions should the project manager MOST likely perform?

  A. Work with the project scheduler to update the project timeline.

  B. Communicate to the stakeholders about the updated timeline.

  C. Ask the development team to fast-track upcoming activities.

  D. Add two resources so the critical activities will finish on time.

  Correct Answer: A

  Work with the project scheduler to update the project timeline. The project manager should work with the project scheduler to update the project timeline after finding an unforeseen dependency on one of the critical project activities that will most likely cause a delay. The project scheduler is a person or a tool that helps plan, schedule, monitor, and control the project activities and resources. The project scheduler can help the project manager to assess the impact of the dependency on the project schedule and identify any possible ways to mitigate or resolve it. The project scheduler can also help to update the project timeline with the revised dates and durations of the project activities and communicate them to the relevant stakeholders.

• Question 248:

  During the stabilization phase for recently deployed software, an end user reports a bug that is compromising data integrity. Which of the following tools will the project manager MOST likely use?

  A. Issue log

  B. Defect log

  C. Change log

  D. Task board

  Correct Answer: B

  During the stabilization phase of recently deployed software, the project manager will most likely use a defect log to track and manage reported bugs. A defect log is a document that contains information about the defects or issues identified

  during testing or after the deployment of software. It includes the severity of the defect, the steps to reproduce the problem, and the actions taken to resolve the defect.

  References: CompTIA Project+ Study Guide Section 4.1.

  The project manager will most likely use a defect log during the stabilization phase for recently deployed software to record a bug that is compromising data integrity. A defect log is a tool that tracks and documents any errors or flaws found in

  a software product or system during testing or operation. It usually includes information such as defect ID, description, severity, priority, status, resolution, and responsible person. A defect log can help to monitor and manage the quality of the

  software product or system and ensure that all defects are identified and resolved before delivery or release.

• Question 249:

  A program manager is reviewing the project portfolio and prioritizing each project based on the company's strategic plan. Which of the following should be considered in this evaluation? (Select TWO).

  A. Company vision

  B. Global environment

  C. Brand value

  D. Mission statement

  E. Portfolio budget

  F. Local legislation

  Correct Answer: AD

  Company vision and mission statement should be considered in the evaluation of the project portfolio based on the company's strategic plan. Company vision is a statement that describes the long-term aspirations and desired future state of the organization. Company mission statement is a statement that defines the core purpose and values of the organization and how it serves its customers and stakeholders. These statements provide direction and guidance for the strategic planning and decision making of the organization. They also help to align the project portfolio with the organizational goals and objectives and ensure that the projects and programs in the portfolio deliver value and benefits to the organization.

• Question 250:

  During the testing phase of a project, the legal department rejected a deliverable due to compliance issues. The project manager reviewed the risk register and triggered the mitigation plan for this item. Which of the following documents should the project manager update next?

  A. Schedule

  B. Status report

  C. Issue log

  D. Task board

  Correct Answer: C

  An issue log is a document that records and tracks any issues that arise during a project and how they are resolved. It is different from a risk register, which records and tracks potential risks that may or may not occur during a project. When a

  risk becomes an issue, it means that it has occurred and has a negative impact on the project. Therefore, the project manager should update the issue log next to document the compliance issue, its cause, its impact, its priority, its owner, and

  its resolution status. Updating the issue log will help the project manager communicate the issue to the stakeholders, monitor the progress of the mitigation plan, and prevent similar issues from happening again.

  References:

  CompTIA Project+ PK0-005 Certification Study Guide, Chapter 11: Executing Projects Part 2, page 331; Project Risk Mitigation Guide + Starter Kit | Smartsheet, Risk Register section; How to Make a Risk Management Plan (Template

  Included) - ProjectManager, Risk Register section; Issue Log - Project Management Knowledge, Introduction section; Issue Log Template: Free Download | ProjectManager, Introduction and How to Use an Issue Log sections.