CompTIA PK0-005 Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

CompTIA PK0-005 Online Questions & Answers

• Question 311:

  A project team is unclear on product deliverables. The project manager proposes gaining the feedback of subject matter experts and other interested stakeholders.

  Which of the following will best help the project manager better define the product deliverables?

  A. Focus groups
  B. Tasksetting
  C. Workshop
  D. Brainstorming
  A. Focus groups

• Question 312:

  Which of the following is a quality assurance tool?

  A. Defining project goals
  B. Identifying the root cause analysis
  C. Assessing employee efficiency
  D. Assessing skill gaps
  B. Identifying the root cause analysis

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  Explanation

  Identifying the root cause analysis. Identifying the root cause analysis is a quality assurance tool that can help to find and eliminate the underlying causes of quality problems or defects. Root cause analysis is a systematic process of asking why a problem occurred and tracing it back to its source. Root cause analysis can help to prevent recurrence of the same or similar problems, improve quality performance, and reduce costs and risks.

• Question 313:

  Which of the following can be used to determine whether a sample product is within an acceptable range?

  A. Scatter diagram
  B. Velocity chart
  C. Control chart
  D. Fishbone diagram
  C. Control chart

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  Explanation

  A control chart is a graphical tool that displays the variation of a process over time and compares it to predetermined control limits. It can be used to determine whether a sample product is within an acceptable range by checking if the sample

  values fall within the upper and lower control limits, which indicate the expected variation of the process. If the sample values are outside the control limits or show a non-random pattern, it indicates that the process is out of control and there

  may be some assignable causes of variation that need to be investigated and corrected.

  References:

  CompTIA Project+ Study Guide:

  Exam PK0-005, 3rd Edition, Chapter 8: Quality Management1; CompTIA Project+ Certification Study Guide, 3rd Edition, Chapter 8: Quality Management2

• Question 314:

  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
  B. Regression testing

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  Explanation

  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 315:

  All team members can access a shared folder that stores all project artifacts. Which of the following tools does this describe?

  A. Collaboration tool
  B. Meeting tool
  C. Scheduling tool
  D. Communication tool
  A. Collaboration tool

• Question 316:

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

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  Explanation

  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 317:

  Which of the following communication methods would be the most appropriate to finalize the handoff of deliverables?

  A. A virtual meeting with all the stakeholders
  B. A face-to-face kickoff meeting with the stakeholders
  C. A closure meeting with the project team and stakeholders
  D. A final report submitted via email to the stakeholders
  C. A closure meeting with the project team and stakeholders

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  Explanation

• Question 318:

  Due to multiple changes, the sign-off for the project scope baseline is delayed. The project sponsor has restricted the budget for this project. Which of the following should the project manager MOST likely do to move forward?

  A. Communicate with the affected stakeholders.
  B. Initiate a formal change request to modify the cost
  C. Adjust the scope to stay within the cost.
  D. Set a new cost using a lightweight estimation method.
  A. Communicate with the affected stakeholders.

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  Explanation

  The project manager should communicate with the affected stakeholders first after realizing that the sign-off for the project scope baseline is delayed due to multiple changes and that the budget for this project is restricted by the project sponsor. The affected stakeholders are those who have an interest or influence on the project and may be impacted by any changes or delays. Communicating with them can help to explain the situation, assess the impact, seek feedback, and manage expectations.

• Question 319:

  Several stakeholders have declined the invitation for the kickoff of a major digital transformation protect. Which of the following actions should the project manager take NEXT?

  A. Escalate directly to the project sponsor
  B. Push the kickoff meeting out by one week
  C. Proceed with the kickoff as planned
  D. Identity replacements for project stakeholders
  A. Escalate directly to the project sponsor

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  Explanation

  The project sponsor is the person who provides the authority, funding, and support for the project. The project sponsor can also help to influence and engage the key stakeholders who are essential for the success of the project. If several stakeholders have declined the invitation for the kickoff meeting, which is an important event to establish the vision, scope, and expectations of the project, the project manager should escalate this issue to the project sponsor and seek their assistance to ensure the participation of the stakeholders, p. 47

• Question 320:

  A project manager buys an extended warranty for a set of servers. Which of the following risk management strategies is the manager using?

  A. Transfer
  B. Avoid
  C. Accept
  D. Mitigate
  A. Transfer

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  Explanation

  Transfer is a risk management strategy that involves shifting the responsibility or impact of a risk to a third party, such as an insurance company, a vendor, or a contractor. By buying an extended warranty for a set of servers, the project

  manager is transferring the risk of server failure or malfunction to the warranty provider, who will cover the cost of repair or replacement in case of a risk event. This way, the project manager reduces the exposure and liability of the project to

  the risk, while still retaining some level of accountability and oversight.

  References:

  CompTIA Project+ PK0-005 Certification Study Guide, Chapter 8: Planning Projects Part 4, page 245; 4 Risk Management Strategies for Successful Project Execution, Risk transferring section; How to Manage Project Risk: A 5- Step Guide,

  Risk treatment section.