CompTIA PK0-005 Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

CompTIA PK0-005 Online Questions & Answers

• Question 581:

  A project plan included budgeted funding to set up only a specified number of workstations. A department manager asked a project manager to set up additional workstations just in case the workstations are needed in the future.

  Which of the following should the project manager do?

  A. Ask the sponsor for additional funding to accommodate the request.
  B. Escalate the request to the senior management team.
  C. Advise that a change request would need to be approved.
  D. Instruct the project team to set up the additional workstations.
  C. Advise that a change request would need to be approved.

• Question 582:

  When creating a project schedule, a project manager adds activities with zero duration. Which of the following describes these types of activities?

  A. Critical paths
  B. Resources
  C. Milestones
  D. Work breakdown structures
  C. Milestones

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  Explanation

  Milestones are activities with zero duration that are added to a project schedule by a project manager. Milestones are significant events or achievements in a project that mark the completion of a phase, deliverable, or task. Milestones can help to track and measure the progress and performance of a project and communicate it to stakeholders.

• Question 583:

  After releasing an application into production, a major defect is detected. The project team implements a work-around that fixes the issue for now. Which of the following should the team do next?

  A. Provide the change to the CCB.
  B. Perform root cause analysis.
  C. Escalate to the project steering committee.
  D. Update the risk register.
  B. Perform root cause analysis.

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  Explanation

  Once a work-around is in place, the next best step is root cause analysis (RCA) to identify and remove the underlying cause so the defect does not recur and so the permanent fix can be designed correctly.

  CompTIA Project+ explicitly includes issue management activities such as handling work-arounds and performing root cause analysis, indicating that RCA is a standard follow-on control after stabilizing the situation.

  Submitting a change to the CCB (A) may be necessary later if the permanent fix requires a formal change request, but RCA should come first so the team knows what change is actually needed and can accurately assess impact/risk. Escalating to a steering committee (C) is reserved for high-severity governance decisions (e.g., major budget/scope shifts), and may not be required if the team can resolve within existing authority. Updating the risk register (D) can be appropriate (e.g., record the risk of recurrence), but this is secondary to diagnosing and eliminating the defect's cause. So, after implementing a temporary work- around, the correct next action is to perform root cause analysis.

• Question 584:

  A PM is working on a strategy to store records. Which of the following dements must be included in this plan? (Select TWO)

  A. Data management
  B. Issue management
  C. Work breakdown structure
  D. Document management
  E. Communication management
  F. Risk management
  A. Data management
  D. Document management

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  Explanation

  A strategy to store records must include data management and document management as two essential elements. Data management is the process of ensuring that the data collected, stored, and used by the project is accurate, complete, consistent, secure, and accessible. Data management helps to maintain the quality and integrity of the project data and supports the analysis and reporting of the project outcomes. Document management is the process of creating, organizing, storing, retrieving, and disposing of project documents in a systematic and controlled way. Document management helps to ensure that the project documents are available, reliable, usable, and authentic throughout the project life cycle and beyond. Document management also helps to comply with the legal, regulatory, and organizational requirements for records retention and disposition.

• Question 585:

  Which of the following are considered core elements in a project closeout report?

  A. Gap analysis of critical path
  B. Project scope, schedule, and cost
  C. Company vision, mission, and goals
  D. Results and outcomes of the project
  D. Results and outcomes of the project

• Question 586:

  A project team evaluates the potential risks to a project that uses legacy applications. Which of the following should be the main concern of the project team?

  A. Infrastructure end of life
  B. Company reorganization
  C. Digital transformation
  D. Major cybersecurity event
  D. Major cybersecurity event

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  Explanation

  When a project relies on legacy applications, a primary and often heightened risk is a major cybersecurity event. Legacy systems frequently have older architectures, limited vendor support, weaker security controls, outdated dependencies, and delayed patching capabilities--factors that increase vulnerability exposure. From a Project+ perspective, risk management requires identifying threats with the highest potential impact; a cybersecurity incident can create severe consequences across confidentiality, integrity, and availability, leading to service outages, regulatory exposure (especially if PII is involved), reputational damage, and unplanned cost/schedule impacts.

  "Infrastructure end of life" (A) is also a legitimate legacy-related risk, but it is typically a more predictable lifecycle risk that can be planned around (replacement schedules, support contracts). A "company reorganization" (B) is a general organizational risk not specific to legacy applications. "Digital transformation" (C) is more of a strategic initiative context than a discrete risk event.

  Because the question asks for the main concern when using legacy apps, the most critical, high-impact threat that legacy systems exacerbate is a major cybersecurity event--the kind of risk that can derail timelines and budgets and force emergency scope changes and remediation work.

• Question 587:

  A team is analyzing the backlog in order to decide what to include in the next sprint. Which of the following aspects is the most important for the team to take into consideration?

  A. Time to be fixed
  B. Impact to project
  C. Issue category
  D. Resource availability
  B. Impact to project

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  Explanation

  When analyzing the backlog to decide what to include in the next sprint, the most important aspect to consider is the impact to the project. This involves assessing which items will provide the most value and contribute significantly towards achieving the project goals. It's crucial to prioritize work that has the highest impact on the project's success.

  References: The answer is based on standard agile project management practices, particularly in the context of sprint planning where prioritization is key. For detailed information, please refer to the CompTIA Project+ Study Guide and other official CompTIA resources

• Question 588:

  Which of the following concepts represents multiple resources interfaced to run reports?

  A. Code repository
  B. Data warehouse
  C. Storage server
  D. File-sharing system
  B. Data warehouse

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  Explanation

• Question 589:

  Because milestones were not being met, a project manager decided to add more developers to the crucial tasks to help expedite the completion of deliverables. However, the developers' performance did not improve.

  Which of the following team life cycles should the project manager move to next?

  A. Forming
  B. Norming
  C. Storming
  D. Adjourning
  C. Storming

• Question 590:

  A procurement team analyzes solutions submitted from multiple vendors for the upcoming release of a required development service. The procurement team identifies a potential partnership. Which of the following would the procurement team most likely request?

  A. Quote
  B. Information
  C. Proposal
  D. Bid
  C. Proposal

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  Explanation

  A proposal is a detailed document submitted by vendors outlining how they will meet project requirements. It helps in assessing vendor solutions and suitability, consistent with CompTIA Project+ procurement and vendor management practices.