CompTIA Project+ PK0-005 Questions & Answers

• Question 151:

  By developing a project schedule, a PM has already validated the constraints, outlined the duration of the tasks and the phases, and confirmed the proper sequence and flow of the project. Which of the following activities still needs to be performed to complete the schedule?

  A. Allocate resources.

  B. Determine the project budget.

  C. Develop a communication plan.

  D. Establish baselines.

  Correct Answer: A

  Although the project manager has validated constraints, outlined durations, and confirmed sequencing, the schedule is not complete until resources have been allocated. This involves assigning the necessary personnel, equipment, and materials to each task, ensuring that they are available when needed and that their use is optimized.

• Question 152:

  A project manager realizes that a project will not be completed on time due to resource constraints. Which of the following actions should the project manager take NEXT?

  A. Trigger the contingency plan and communicate with the stakeholders.

  B. Work with the functional managers to create a work-around.

  C. Submit a change request to the change control board.

  D. Transfer the risk by hiring a new vendor who was successful on a previous project.

  E. Set up an escalation meeting with the sponsor.

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 153:

  As part of the planning phase, a PM has defined tasks, durations, resources, and costs. Which of the following is the NEXT step in the process?

  A. Update the work breakdown structure.

  B. Review the backlog.

  C. Seek baseline approval.

  D. Establish the resource pool.

  Correct Answer: C

  The next step in the process is to seek baseline approval.

  The work breakdown structure (WBS) is a deliverable-oriented hierarchical decomposition of the total scope of work to be executed by the project team to accomplish the project goals and create the required deliverables.

  The backlog is a list of all the work that needs to be done in order to complete the project. It is typically organized by priority and due date.

  The resource pool is a list of all the resources that are available to the project team. This includes people, equipment, and materials.

  Once the PM has defined tasks, durations, resources, and costs, they need to seek baseline approval from the project stakeholders. This is a formal process that ensures that everyone is on the same page and that there is a clear

  understanding of the project scope, schedule, budget, and risks.

  Once the baseline is approved, the project can move into the execution phase.

• Question 154:

  A project manager prefers to have immediate contact with team members because it allows for faster response times and more interactive discussions. Which of the following communication methods should the project manager use?

  A. Synchronous

  B. Informal

  C. Asynchronous

  D. Formal

  Correct Answer: A

  In project management, synchronous contact style refers to a communication style where communication between team members or stakeholders happens in real-time. It involves direct, immediate communication through channels such as face-to-face meetings, phone calls, video conferences, or instant messaging.

  Synchronous contact style is useful when team members need to collaborate closely, exchange information quickly, or make decisions rapidly. It is particularly effective for solving urgent or complex problems, discussing critical issues, or resolving conflicts.

• Question 155:

  Which of the following BEST describes how an organization should coordinate management of multiple related projects?

  A. Apply the SDLC process.

  B. Establish a program.

  C. Consult the CCB.

  D. Use different frameworks.

  Correct Answer: B

  a program is a collection of multiple related projects.

• Question 156:

  A project team gathers weekly to review its progress. Which of the following is the project manager MOST likely to have prepared to ensure team members who are absent remain informed about assignments?

  A. Status report

  B. Project plan

  C. Change log

  D. Meeting minutes

  Correct Answer: D

  Meeting minutes are a written record of what was discussed and decided at a meeting. They are typically created by the meeting organizer or secretary and distributed to all participants after the meeting. Meeting minutes are an important tool for ensuring that everyone involved in a project is on the same page and that important information is not lost. The project manager would most likely have prepared meeting minutes to ensure that team members who are absent remain informed about assignments. This is because meeting minutes typically include a summary of the discussion, any decisions that were made, and any action items that were assigned. By distributing meeting minutes to all participants, the project manager can help to ensure that everyone is aware of what was discussed and decided at the meeting, and that everyone is on track to meet their deadlines.

• Question 157:

  During a quality analysis review, the causes of several issues have been highlighted.

  Which of the following should the project manager use to identify the MOST important causes?

  A. Ishikawa diagram

  B. Scatter diagram

  C. Pareto chart

  D. Decision tree

  Correct Answer: C

  According to ChatGPT, the Pareto chart is used to identify the most significant or critical problems or causes, so that resources can be allocated effectively to address them. It helps to prioritize the areas of improvement and focus on the problems or causes that have the greatest impact.

• Question 158:

  Which of the following is an activity that should be used in the closing phase of a project to support the project triple constraint?

  A. Evaluating the project

  B. Releasing the resources

  C. Closing the contracts

  D. Reconciling the budget

  Correct Answer: D

  The project triple constraint refers to the relationship between scope, time, and cost in a project. Reconciling the project budget at the closing phase of a project ensures that all expenses have been accounted for, and the final budget is reconciled with the actual expenses, which is crucial to measuring cost performance.

  Evaluating the project is an activity that should be conducted throughout the project and not just in the closing phase. The purpose of evaluating the project is to determine whether the project was a success or failure, or if there are any areas that require improvement.

• Question 159:

  Following a successful release, a project manager sent a survey to all stakeholders to gain an understanding of opportunity areas for the team. Which of the following can use the survey results as an input?

  A. Daily stand-up

  B. Project momentum

  C. Performance feedback

  D. Meeting minutes

  Correct Answer: C

  The survey results can be used to provide performance feedback to the team. The survey results can help the project manager identify areas where the team can improve, and then provide feedback to the team on how to improve in those areas. This feedback can help the team to continue to improve and deliver successful projects in the future.

  The other options are not as relevant. Daily stand-ups are short meetings that are held daily to discuss the progress of the project. Project momentum is the forward progress of a project. Meeting minutes are a record of the discussions that took place during a meeting.

• Question 160:

  A PM is responsible for implementing a new customer relationship management system and has learned that the sales organization is reluctant to utilize the new system. The organization's reluctance could jeopardize the success of the project.

  Which of the following steps should be taken to understand the adoption issues and gain organizational acceptance of the initiative? (Choose two.)

  A. Train users on the proper use of the system.

  B. Escalate the issue to the CCB.

  C. Hold sessions to understand user challenges.

  D. Track system usage and report user activity.

  E. Log the issue in the project risk register.

  F. Create a memorandum of acceptable use.

  Correct Answer: CE

  This will help the PM to understand the specific reasons why the sales organization is reluctant to use the new system. Once the PM understands the challenges, they can work to address them. This will ensure that the issue is tracked and that it is addressed in the project plan.