CompTIA PK0-005 Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

CompTIA PK0-005 Online Questions & Answers

• Question 191:

  Which of the following would be the MOST beneficial to determine whether a project has met the defined objectives?

  A. Schedule variance
  B. Cost variance
  C. Work breakdown structure
  D. Key performance indicators
  D. Key performance indicators

• Question 192:

  Which of the following methodologies/frameworks should be used when incremental value is expected in a timeboxed period?

  A. PRINCE2
  B. Waterfall
  C. Scrum
  D. SLDC
  C. Scrum

• Question 193:

  Project stakeholders have asked the team to use Scrum to run a software implementation project. Which of the following is most likely to take place during a Scrum ceremony?

  A. Reviewing project blockers
  B. Defining roles and responsibilities
  C. Establishing a project schedule
  D. Determining a project budget
  A. Reviewing project blockers

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  Explanation

  According to Four agile ceremonies, demystified, one of the Scrum ceremonies is the daily stand-up, which is a short meeting to discuss progress and identify blockers. Blockers are any issues or impediments that prevent the team from completing their tasks or achieving their goals. Reviewing project blockers during the daily stand-up helps the team to resolve them quickly, collaborate effectively, and stay on track. The other options are not likely to take place during a Scrum ceremony, as they are either part of the initial project planning or outside the scope of Scrum.

• Question 194:

  After a meeting, a team member recaps all of the topics that worked well, worked relatively well, and did not work at all. The expectation is for upcoming project work to make better progress and achieve targets.

  Which of the following combinations of tactics is being used?

  A. Stand-up meeting, action items
  B. Workshop meeting, timeboxing
  C. Status meeting, follow-ups
  D. Presentation meeting, meeting notes
  C. Status meeting, follow-ups

• Question 195:

  A project manager wants to schedule a troubleshooting session for team members who are located in Germany and California. Which of the following is most important for the project manager to consider when setting up the session?

  A. Cultural differences
  B. Technological factors
  C. Time zones
  D. Language barriers
  C. Time zones

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  Explanation

  Time zones are the most important factor to consider when setting up a troubleshooting session for team members who are located in different regions of the world. The project manager should ensure that the session is scheduled at a convenient and reasonable time for all participants, and avoid scheduling conflicts or communication delays. Time zones can also affect the availability and responsiveness of stakeholders, vendors, and customers.

• Question 196:

  After a successful performance test of a customized web application, the end user refused to accept the solution because it does not satisfy the company's needs.

  Which of the following should the project manager do first in order to manage the conflict?

  A. Ignore the end user if the management team is satisfied with the solution.
  B. Ask the user to submit a request to align the solution to the business's needs.
  C. Force the user to use the solution, as the system was custom built.
  D. Review project requirements and validate compliance with the user.
  D. Review project requirements and validate compliance with the user.

• Question 197:

  Two team members have a minor disagreement on how a task should be performed. The project manager plans to meet with the team members to discuss the matter. Which of the following techniques should the project manager use to emphasize the areas of agreement and downplay the opposing views?

  A. Compromising
  B. Forcing
  C. Smoothing
  D. Collaborating
  C. Smoothing

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  Explanation

  Smoothing is a conflict resolution technique that involves emphasizing the areas of agreement and minimizing the areas of difference. It is useful when the conflict is minor and the relationship between the parties is more important than the issue. Smoothing can help maintain harmony and avoid further escalation of the conflict1.

• Question 198:

  Defects associated with project deliverables have been reported. The project team needs to find the cause of the defects. Which of the following tools should the project team use to find the cause?

  A. Kanban board
  B. Pareto chart
  C. Ishikawa diagram
  D. Decision tree
  C. Ishikawa diagram

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  Explanation

  An Ishikawa diagram is a tool that the project team should use to find the cause of the defects associated with project deliverables. An Ishikawa diagram, also known as a fishbone diagram or a cause-and-effect diagram, is a graphical tool that shows the possible causes of a problem or effect using a fishbone-like structure. An Ishikawa diagram can help to identify and analyze the root causes of defects or issues and find solutions to prevent or eliminate them.

• Question 199:

  A project is planned to be completed in three phases. The team has learned that all the tasks related to phase one are a week behind schedule.

  Which of the following is the next action the project manager should take?

  A. Update the project schedule.
  B. Start the other phases in parallel to accelerate the project.
  C. Assign additional resources to finish incomplete tasks.
  D. Abandon phase one and begin phase two as planned.
  A. Update the project schedule.

• Question 200:

  Which of the following statements best describes Kanban?

  A. A workflow management method to maximize efficiency and enable continuous improvement.
  B. A board representing the different stages of a software solution.
  C. A dashboard used to facilitate scope alignment with the project team.
  D. A spreadsheet representing development tasks and how they relate to the business process being improved.
  A. A workflow management method to maximize efficiency and enable continuous improvement.

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  Explanation