PK0-004: CompTIA Project+

QUESTION NO: 201
A daily standup Scrum meeting is BEST accomplished in a:

A. telephone conference.
B. group email.
C. face-to-face meeting.
D. video conference.

Answer: C
Explanation:

QUESTION NO: 202
A new stakeholder has requested the status and progress reports for the project milestones. Which of the following documents should the project manager address FIRST?

A. Project communication plan
B. Project status report
C. Project management plan
D. Project backlog

Answer: C
Explanation:

QUESTION NO: 203
When an action is taken on a risk, which of the following is being done and which document needs to be updated?

A. Mitigating risk, and the risk register should be updated
B. Accepting risk, and the risk review document should be updated
C. Avoiding risk, and the risk review document should be updated
D. Exploiting risk, and the risk register should be updated.

Answer: A
Explanation:

QUESTION NO: 204
A project schedule lists a resource as 50% because it likely:

A. is a shared resource.
B. depict a resource shortage.
C. signifies overallocation of a resource.
D. notes underallocation of a resource.

Answer: A
Explanation:

QUESTION NO: 205
A project manager is mapping qualifications and available personnel to the project requirements. Which of the following activities is the project manager completing?

A. Team Building
B. Team Selection
C. Resource loading
D. Resource leveling

Answer: A
Explanation:

QUESTION NO: 206
Which of the following is a reason for assessing risk in a project?

A. To identify new tasks
B. To shorten the project timeline
C. To avoid rework
D. To establish a budget

Answer: C
Explanation:

QUESTION NO: 207
The project sponsor wishes to implement a 24/7 solution for the service desk, requiring the establishment of the capability on three different continents. Which of the following factors is
MOST likely to influence communication methods across the project?

A. Personal preferences and message content
B. Level of message/report detail and confidentiality constraints
C. Time zones and language barriers
D. Technological and criticality factors

Answer: B
Explanation:

QUESTION NO: 208
A project team is defining detailed risks. Which of the following project phases is taking place?

A. Initiation
B. Monitor and control
C. Execution
D. Planning

Answer: D
Explanation:

QUESTION NO: 209
Which of the following statements are correct regarding project management? (Choose two.)

A. A project can be part of an organization’s program management.
B. An organization’s portfolio will include programs.
C. A program has a defined start and finish.
D. An organization’s portfolio is a temporary and unique endeavor.
E. A project portfolio will be managed under program management.

Answer: B,C
Explanation:

QUESTION NO: 210
A client has provided a list of deliverables to include in the project scope. Which of the following will allow the project team to ensure all deliverables are included in the final product while managing scope creep?

A. Requirements traceability matrix
B. Gantt chart
C. SWOT analysis
D. Project charter

Answer: A
Explanation:

QUESTION NO: 211
A minor change to the baseline schedule is required. This change will be the second minor modification to the schedule. Which of the following is the appropriate version number?
A. 0.3
B. 1.2
C. 2.0
D. 3.0

Answer: B
Explanation:

QUESTION NO: 212
Which of the following is used to perform a root cause analysis?

A. Ishikawa diagram
B. Bar chart
C. Pareto diagram
D. Scatter plot

Answer: A

QUESTION NO: 213
Which of the following documents is typically signed by the vendor and includes a reference for how customers’ internal information will be protected?

A. MOU
B. NDA
C. SOW
D. SLA

Answer: D
Explanation:

QUESTION NO: 214
A project has fallen behind schedule for no obvious reason, so the PM has gathered the team to brainstorm. Which of the following should the PM do NEXT?

A. Go over the meeting’s objectives and agenda.
B. Brief the team on which tasks have fallen behind schedule and where the project has slack.
C. Refer to the risk register to map the risks to issues and mitigation strategies.
D. Review the issue log with the project team and identify potential risks.
E. Review an Ishikawa diagram with the project team to determine possible causes and effects.

Answer: B
Explanation:

QUESTION NO: 215
A project sponsor wants to demonstrate progress on a deliverable to all stakeholders at the next tollgate meeting. This feature was not scheduled for this tollgate, but the project manager plans to add it to the next phase. Which of the following describes what the project manager is doing?

A. Crashing the schedule
B. Prioritizing tasks
C. Determining milestones
D. Developing sprints

Answer: B
Explanation:

QUESTION NO: 216
A vendor was removed from a company due to non-performance but continues to submit invoices for work that was not completed. Which of the following should the project manager do to stop the vendor from sending invoices?

A. Draft a C&D letter and send it to the vendor.
B. Review the MOU with the vendor.
C. Ask the legal departments to draft a non-complete agreement for the vendor to sign.
D. Meet with the finance department to prevent the vendor from sending invoices.

Answer: A
Explanation:

QUESTION NO: 217
During the storming stage of a project team’s development, it is common to experience confusion about tasks and responsibilities because:

A. there is unfamiliarity with the project structure.
B. there is a lack of trust among team members.
C. there are minimal team decisions.
D. there is no engagement of the team by the project manager.

Answer: B

QUESTION NO: 218
A project manager procures additional resources from a local company. Which of the following describes this event?

A. Reorganizing
B. Onboarding
C. Offshoring
D. Outsourcing

Answer: A
Explanation:

QUESTION NO: 219
In which of the following situations is a project manager MOST likely to use a process diagram?

A. When describing a new business idea for the team to review
B. When describing a new business workflow for the team to implement
C. When describing a new business project for the team to implement
D. When describing a new business acquisition for the team to review

Answer: B
Explanation:

QUESTION NO: 220
A project has passed a phase-gate, and the new phase is ready to begin. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate method to communicate the transition to a team?

A. Kickoff meeting
B. One-on-one meetings
C. Voice conferencing
D. Instant messaging

Answer: B
Explanation:

QUESTION NO: 221
A project manager receives a call from the area regional building department and is informed that, upon inspection, waterlines from public water access to the project building do not meet local material and installation code specifications. Which of the following items BEST describes the unmet objective?

A. Schedule
B. Milestone
C. Gate
D. Task

Answer: D
Explanation:

QUESTION NO: 222
A project manager at a projectized organization is finishing the objective goals for the appraisal process. Performance goals have been identified for colocated individuals working on the team. Which of the following is the appropriate communication method for relaying the goals to the team members?

A. Email
B. Distribution of printed media
C. Face-to-face
D. Video conferencing
Answer: A
Explanation:

QUESTION NO: 223
During the testing phase, a team member has informed the project manager that the test environment was set with inadequate client information, putting the project in jeopardy. Which of the following should the project manager do NEXT?

A. Ask the team member to move to a different test environment.
B. Ask the team member to refrain from testing the scenarios.
C. Revisit the risk management plan and provide corrective actions.
D. Revisit the contingency plan and provide corrective actions.

Answer: D
Explanation:

QUESTION NO: 224
A subcontractor has submitted design documentation on the deliverable due date, but it will require rework. The activity is on the critical path of the project schedule. Which of the following should the project manager do NEXT?

A. Determine the expected duration of the rework and complete a charge request to modify the project baselines.
B. Notify the project sponsor to schedule and facilitate a team meeting to rework the design documentation.
C. Determine the expected duration of the rework with any associated quality control activities and add the duration to an updated version of the WBS.
D. Update the master project schedule, and distribute it all stakeholders in accordance with the project communications plan.

Answer: A
Explanation:

QUESTION NO: 225
A project manager must create documentation before the project kickoff meeting. Which of the following documents will identify the project, introduce the project manager, and establish authority in the project?

A. Responsibility matrix
B. Resource allocation plan
C. Project charter
D. Statement of work

Answer: C
Explanation:

QUESTION NO: 226
Which of the following are mutually binding project documents? (Choose two.)

A. Quotation
B. Letter of intent
C. Proposal
D. Evaluation
E. Warranty
F. Charter

Answer: B,F
Explanation:

QUESTION NO: 227
An organization has determined that all projects must use a remote dashboard to allow portfolio management. Which of the following would enforce this directive?

A. Project management office
B. Project sponsor
C. Project manager
D. Project coordinator

Answer: A
Explanation:

QUESTION NO: 228
A project team has failed to deliver on changes the project manager outlined on a call two weeks ago. The project team members indicate they did not remember the contents on the call. Which of the following should the project manager do FIRST to improve the level of awareness of changes to the project schedule?

A. Define the communications plan.
B. Record the missed tasks on the issue log.
C. Provide meeting minutes after each call.
D. Complete a fishbone diagram.

Answer: A
Explanation:

QUESTION NO: 229
A quality auditor finds suspicious code during a software test. For which of the following could this be a trigger?

A. Incident response
B. Quality control
C. Resource changes
D. Business continuity response

Answer: A
Explanation:

QUESTION NO: 230
A project manager wants to ensure that a detailed overview of a new kitchen fits the client’s standards. Which of the following will the project manager MOST likely work to accomplish?

A. Detailed project schedule to deliver on time
B. Gate reviews to capture the progress and feedback
C. Reasonable number of changes to maintain quality
D. Wide range of time between the start and end of the installation

Answer: B
Explanation:

QUESTION NO: 231
A key stakeholder asks the project manager for additional features. Which of the following documents should the project manager refer to before responding to this request?

A. Process diagram
B. Change control plan
C. Balanced scorecard
D. SWOT matrix

Answer: B
Explanation:

QUESTION NO: 232
Which of the following risk strategies prevents a risk from impacting a project?

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

Answer: C

QUESTION NO: 233
An active project has a CPI of 0.92. Which of the following can be determined?

A. The project is currently over budget.
B. The project has a budget surplus.
C. The project is ahead of schedule.
D. The project is behind schedule.

Answer: A

QUESTION NO: 234
A project team completed a brainstorming activity to determine potential issues with a project.
Which of the following activities should the project team do NEXT?

A. Risk identification
B. Risk quantification
C. Risk planning
D. Risk response

Answer: A
Explanation:

QUESTION NO: 235
A customer has stated that meeting the project schedule and milestones takes priority and is, therefore, willing to spend additional funds to sustain operations. The project team must ensure completion of the:

A. business continuity plan.
B. incident response plan.
C. disaster recovery plan.
D. risk management plan.
E. quality management plan.

Answer: D
Explanation:

QUESTION NO: 236
While developing a project schedule, the project manager is attempting to sequence the following tasks:

Which of the following is the correct sequence for the above tasks?

A. F, C, A, E, B, D
B. F, E, C, B, A, D
C. F, A, B, C, E, D
D. D, B, E, F, C, A

Answer: D
Explanation:

QUESTION NO: 237
Which of the following represents additional unauthorized requirements from the client?

A. Scope creep
B. Changing scope baseline
C. Change request
D. Gold plating

Answer: A
Explanation:

QUESTION NO: 238
A contract review meeting has been scheduled with a non-performing vendor. The project manager has been asked to provide recommendations for continuous service improvements and removal of the vendor. Which of the following documents should the project manager review BEFORE the meeting?

A. Issue log
B. Status report
C. Risk register
D. SOW

Answer: B
Explanation:

QUESTION NO: 239
Which of the following describes KPIs?

A. Analyses of organizational strengths and weaknesses
B. Graphical representations of process flow
C. Elements against which performance can be measured
D. Collaboration platform tools

Answer: C
Explanation:

QUESTION NO: 240
Before a team can start on a sprint, they will need to:

A. create a set of iterations to work on and prioritize.
B. generate an icebox of work items to review.
C. review the backlog of work items to prioritize.
D. take client requirements and draft them into a task list.

Answer: A
Explanation:

QUESTION NO: 241
A task on the critical path will not be completed on time. The project manager is reviewing both the schedule and the risk register to create a corrective action plan. The project completion date and quality of the deliverable cannot change. Which of the following activities should the project manager perform NEXT?

A. Revise the project plan.
B. Update the issue log.
C. Request additional funding.
D. Issue a change request.

Answer: A
Explanation:

QUESTION NO: 242
Which of the following is the MOST appropriate communication method for a highly confidential message to a Multilanguage global project team?

A. Encrypted email
B. Face-to-face communication with a translator
C. Social media communication through a secure connection
D. Voice conferencing

Answer: A
Explanation:

QUESTION NO: 243
Which of the following defines the minimum level of engagement of a stakeholder?

A. Passive
B. Invested
C. Contributing
D. Interested

Answer: A
Explanation:

QUESTION NO: 244
At a project kickoff meeting, several team members acted unprofessionally. The project manager would like to set expectations for team interaction. Which of the following would BEST accomplish this?

A. Team contract
B. Corrective action plan
C. User acceptance policy
D. MOU
E. SLA

Answer: A
Explanation:

QUESTION NO: 245
A company is in the process of combining the human resources and marketing departments.
Which of the following describes this change?

A. Business process change
B. Business merger
C. Internal reorganization
D. Interorganizational change

Answer: A
Explanation:

QUESTION NO: 246
A change is being implemented on a project, and while in testing, it becomes clear that the change cannot be finalized due to the severe impact it would have on other critical systems. Which of the following should the team consult to determine which actions to take?

A. Incident response plan
B. Regression plan
C. Progress plan
D. Business continuity plan

Answer: D
Explanation:

QUESTION NO: 247
A senior developer abruptly resigned without notice. Because of the senior developer’s expertise, the active task workload was substantial. This would likely impact the project’s: (Choose two.)

A. environment
B. scheduling
C. requirements
D. quality
E. scope
F. budget

Answer: B,D
Explanation:

QUESTION NO: 248
Which of the following information does the project risk register typically contain?

A. Type of risk, identified risk, risk response, impact of risk, severity of risk
B. Type of risk, project task, risk response, impact of risk, severity of risk
C. Type of risk, identified risk, risk response, project schedule risk, severity of risk
D. Type of risk, identified risk, risk response, impact of risk, risk avoidance

Answer: B
Explanation:

QUESTION NO: 249
A project encountered a problem and reached a milestone. In which of the following documents will the stakeholders MOST likely find information on these events?

A. Issues log
B. Change log
C. Status report
D. Meeting minutes

Answer: C
Explanation:

QUESTION NO: 250
A critical issue has developed in an active project, and the project manager wants to notify the 20person global project manager to use FIRST to relay this information?

A. Individually call all project team members.
B. Send an email to all project team members.
C. Schedule a conference call.
D. Schedule a face-to-face meeting.

Answer: C
Explanation: