CompTIA CompTIA Certifications PK0-005 Questions & Answers

• Question 41:

  An organization was fined due to an audit finding that revealed a third-party vendor was able to see secured project information in a recently implemented system. Which of the following was the cause of this situation?

  A. The ticket system provided access by default without any approval.

  B. The project manager did not perform proper project planning.

  C. The system is lacking proper access controls.

  D. Sensitive data was incorrectly classified during the audit process.

  Correct Answer: C

  The system is lacking proper access controls if a third-party vendor was able to see secured project information in a recently implemented system that resulted in a fine for the organization. Access controls are security mechanisms that regulate who or what can view, use, or modify data or resources in a system or network. Access controls typically involve authentication and authorization processes that verify the identity and permissions of users or devices before granting them access. Access controls can help to protect data confidentiality, integrity, and availability and prevent unauthorized access, misuse, or theft.

• Question 42:

  A project manager was not part of a contract negotiation. The project manager is concerned that stakeholders will expect the project to achieve deliverables requested in the RFP. Which of the following documents should the project manager produce FIRST to start communication about the boundaries of the project?

  A. Milestone chart

  B. Work breakdown structure

  C. Project charter

  D. Detailed scope statement

  Correct Answer: C

  The project manager should produce a project charter first to start communication about the boundaries of the project. A project charter is a document that formally authorizes a project and defines its high-level scope, objectives, assumptions, constraints, stakeholders, roles and responsibilities, and key deliverables. A project charter can help to communicate the project vision and expectations to all stakeholders and provide a basis for future project decisions.

• Question 43:

  Which of the following is a test that is done on an existing system to ensure the previous functionality still works after a change has been made?

  A. Smoke testing

  B. Regression testing

  C. Unit testing

  D. User acceptance testing

  Correct Answer: B

  Regression testing is a type of testing that is done on an existing system to ensure that the previous functionality still works after a change has been made. Regression testing is a process of retesting or verifying that a software system or application still performs as expected after it has been modified or updated with new features, bug fixes, patches, etc. Regression testing can help to detect any errors or defects that may have been introduced by the change and ensure that no functionality has been broken or degraded.

• Question 44:

  The quarterly financial report displays losses from a project even though the project was completed successfully several weeks ago. Which of the following actions should the project manager perform next?

  A. Remove access.

  B. Complete the project sign-off.

  C. Release the resources.

  D. Outline the lessons learned.

  Correct Answer: B

  The project sign-off is the formal acceptance of the project deliverables by the client, stakeholder, or customer. It also marks the closure of the project and the release of the final payment. If the project sign-off is not completed, the project may still incur costs and liabilities, which can explain the losses in the financial report. Therefore, the project manager should complete the project sign-off as soon as possible to avoid further losses.

• Question 45:

  During the planning phase, a PM reviews the SOW from the contractor, grades the full-time equivalents' resumes, evaluates the titles and salaries, and estimates the number of hours for each milestone by full-time equivalents. The PM is most likely:

  A. negotiating resources.

  B. assigning resources.

  C. assessing the resource pool.

  D. adding resources to the schedule.

  Correct Answer: C

  Assessing the resource pool is the process of identifying and evaluating the availability, skills, and costs of the resources needed for the project. The PM reviews the SOW from the contractor to understand the scope and requirements of the project, grades the full-time equivalents' resumes to determine their qualifications and suitability for the project, evaluates the titles and salaries to estimate the budget and allocation of the resources, and estimates the number of hours for each milestone by full-time equivalents to plan the schedule and workload of the project.

• Question 46:

  The high-level technical requirements for a new application state that the application should be suitable to support enterprise-level client-server solutions. Which of the following meets these requirements?

  A. Data warehouse

  B. SQL database

  C. Multitier architecture

  D. Content management system

  Correct Answer: C

  Multitier architecture is a type of software architecture that is suitable to support enterprise-level client-server solutions. Multitier architecture divides an application into logical layers or tiers that are distributed among different servers or machines. Each tier performs a specific function or role and communicates with other tiers through well- defined interfaces. Multitier architecture can provide benefits such as scalability, performance, security, maintainability, and reusability for complex and large-scale applications.

• Question 47:

  A PM is meeting with the project team to identify the baseline go-live date, the operational training, and the handoff procedures. Which of the following phases is the project team performing?

  A. Initiation

  B. Closing

  C. Execution

  D. Planning

  Correct Answer: B

  The closing phase is when the project manager and the team finalize the project, deliver the outcomes to the customer, obtain formal acceptance, conduct lessons learned, and hand over the project to the operations team. Identifying the

  baseline go-live date, the operational training, and the handoff procedures are part of the closing activities that ensure a smooth transition and closure of the project.

  References: CompTIA Project+ Study Guide: Exam PK0-005, 3rd Edition, Chapter 14: Closing Projects, p. 333-334.

• Question 48:

  A customer requests some changes to a product, and those changes are approved by the CCB. Which of the following should be changed first?

  A. ROI

  B. KPI

  C. RACI

  D. SOW

  Correct Answer: D

  The SOW (statement of work) is a document that defines the scope, deliverables, schedule, and resources of a project. It is a contractual agreement between the buyer and the seller that should be changed first when there are approved

  changes to the product. Changing the SOW will ensure that the project expectations and requirements are updated and aligned with the customer's requests. The other options are not documents that need to be changed first, but rather

  metrics or tools that can be used to measure or manage the project.

  References:

  CompTIA Project+ PK0-005 Certification Study Guide, Chapter 3: Initiating Projects; CompTIA Project+ Certification Exam Objectives, Domain 2: Project Planning, Objective 2.1: Develop a project scope document.

• Question 49:

  Which of the following BEST identifies the intent and purpose of a project closeout report?

  A. To provide documentation of lessons learned

  B. To document variances from the initial project baseline

  C. To validate that a project has been successfully completed

  D. To release resources and terminate all access rights

  Correct Answer: C

  To validate that a project has been successfully completed. The intent and purpose of a project closeout report is to validate that a project has been successfully completed and to summarize the goals, objectives, and outcomes of the project, as well as the lessons learned and the feedback from stakeholders. A project closeout report is a document that is submitted at the end of a project to officially conclude it and release the resources and contracts involved. It is useful for evaluating the project's success and improving the performance of future projects.

• Question 50:

  A project manager is organizing and running a project closure meeting. Which of the following best describes the objective of this meeting?

  A. To move the system to a production environment

  B. To obtain project sign-off

  C. To formalize the end of the contract

  D. To release resources

  Correct Answer: B

  A project closure meeting is a formal gathering held at the end of a project timeline. Its chief purpose is to evaluate the project's performance, identify and discuss the achieved outcomes, successes, and challenges, and confirm that all predefined tasks and objectives have been completed successfully. The project closure meeting also involves obtaining project sign-off from all necessary parties, such as the project sponsor, the client, the stakeholders, and the team members. Project sign-off is the official approval that the project has met the agreed-upon criteria and quality standards, and that the project is formally closed.