CompTIA PK0-005 Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

CompTIA PK0-005 Online Questions & Answers

• Question 271:

  A project scheduler updates the project status with the following information:

  SPI = 1.25 and CPI = 0.85. Which of the following can the project manager infer about the current project status?

  A. The project is ahead of schedule and under budget.
  B. The project is behind schedule and over budget
  C. The project is ahead of schedule and over budget.
  D. The project is behind schedule and under budget
  C. The project is ahead of schedule and over budget.

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  Explanation

• Question 272:

  Which of the following is a capital expense?

  A. Building lease
  B. Building purchase
  C. Building maintenance
  D. Building insurance
  B. Building purchase

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  Explanation

  A capital expense is the cost of acquiring or making improvements to fixed assets that have a useful life of more than one year. A building purchase is an example of a capital expense, as it is a long-term investment that increases the value of the company's assets. Building lease, maintenance, and insurance are not capital expenses, as they are recurring or short-term costs that do not increase the value of the company's assets.

• Question 273:

  As a result of an approved change, the project manager updates the project plan with the newest project end date. Which of the following change control processes should the project manager complete NEXT?

  A. Document the request in the change control log.
  B. Communicate the change deployment.
  C. Conduct an impact assessment.
  D. Implement the change.
  B. Communicate the change deployment.

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  Explanation

  The project manager should communicate the change deployment next after updating the project plan with the newest project end date as a result of an approved change. Communicating the change deployment involves informing all relevant parties about when and how the change will be implemented and what are the expected outcomes and benefits. Communicating the change deployment can help to ensure alignment, readiness, and support for the change and avoid any confusion or resistance.

• Question 274:

  Which of the following metrics BE ST measures the alignment of the information security program to operational objectives?

  A. Percentage of controls with identified business owners
  B. Percentage of risk investments with defined business cases
  C. Ratio of control cost to operational budget
  D. Senior management satisfaction scores related to the security program
  B. Percentage of risk investments with defined business cases

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  Explanation

  The percentage of risk investments with defined business cases is a metric that measures how well the information security program aligns with the operational objectives of the organization. It indicates how many of the security-related

  investments are justified by a clear analysis of the expected benefits, costs, and risks, and how they support the business goals and priorities. This metric can help the organization optimize its security spending, demonstrate the value of

  security to the stakeholders, and align the security strategy with the business strategy.

  References:

  Performance Measurement Guide for Information Security, Section 3.2.3, page 16; Key Performance Indicators for Security Governance, Part 1, Section 3, page 3.

• Question 275:

  A project owner notified a project manager that a 15% bonus will be paid if the project is completed three weeks earlier than initially planned without incurring additional cost.

  Which of the following best describes what the project manager should do?

  A. Fast-track the project schedule.
  B. Crash the project schedule.
  C. Monitor the project performance.
  D. Level the project resources.
  A. Fast-track the project schedule.

• Question 276:

  A project manager needs to update the project sponsor and senior stakeholders about the progress of a project. Which of the following tools will the project manager MOST likely use?

  A. Dashboard
  B. Gantt chart
  C. Work breakdown structure
  D. Requirements Traceability Matrix
  A. Dashboard

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  Explanation

  A dashboard is a tool that the project manager will most likely use to update the project sponsor and senior stakeholders about the progress of a project. A dashboard is a graphical tool that displays key performance indicators (KPIs), metrics, and data related to a project using charts, graphs, tables, or other visual elements. A dashboard can help to provide a quick and easy overview of the project status and performance and highlight any issues or risks that need attention.

• Question 277:

  A stakeholder notices a typo in the project management plan, specifically the word manager was spelled "manger".

  Which of the following is the decision maker who can authorize the change so the correction can be made?

  A. PM
  B. CCB
  C. Sponsor
  D. Business analyst
  A. PM

• Question 278:

  A project team needs to understand what needs to be done, who needs to complete the tasks, and when the tasks need to be completed. Which of the following artifacts would be the best to capture this information?

  A. SWOT
  B. Risk register
  C. Project schedule
  D. RAC
  C. Project schedule

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  Explanation

  A project schedule is an artifact that shows the sequence, duration, and dependencies of the project activities, as well as the resources assigned to each activity. A project schedule helps the project team understand what needs to be done, who needs to complete the tasks, and when the tasks need to be completed. A project schedule can also help monitor and control the project progress and performance.

• Question 279:

  A sponsor is working on a document that states the objectives and success criteria of the project, as well as the person to be appointed as project manager

  Which of the following should the newly appointed project manager do next?

  A. Conduct a risk assessment.
  B. Create a project scope document
  C. Identify stakeholders
  D. Perform a lessons learned.
  C. Identify stakeholders

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  Explanation

• Question 280:

  After determining the appropriate maintenance window, which of the following should occur NEXT in the operational infrastructure change process?

  A. Implement the change.
  B. Approve the test plan.
  C. Notify customers.
  D. Develop a rollback plan.
  D. Develop a rollback plan.

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  Explanation

  The project manager should develop a rollback plan next after determining the appropriate maintenance window in the operational infrastructure change process. A rollback plan is a contingency plan that describes how to revert to the previous state of the system or infrastructure in case of a failure or disruption during the change implementation. A rollback plan can help to minimize the impact and risk of the change and ensure business continuity and stability.