Project Management Principles Quiz

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What should the PM do to understand the adoption issues and gain organizational acceptance of the initiative?

Hold sessions to understand user challenges and track system usage and report user activity

Track system usage and report user activity, create a memorandum of acceptable use

Escalate the issue to the CCB and log the issue in the project risk register

Train users on the proper use of the system and hold sessions to understand user challenges (correct)

What is the correct order based on the project change control process?

Evaluate, Approve, Review, Implement, Identify

Approve, Implement, Review, Identify, Evaluate

Implement, Review, Identify, Evaluate, Approve

Identify, Evaluate, Approve, Implement, Review (correct)

What is the best way to address the organization's reluctance to utilize the new system?

Escalate the issue to the CCB

Hold sessions to understand user challenges (correct)

Log the issue in the project risk register

Create a memorandum of acceptable use

What should be updated as a proper document based on the dashboard?

Risk Register Signup and view all the answers

Which document should the project manager produce first to communicate project boundaries?

Project charter Signup and view all the answers

What is the most beneficial action to ensure all meeting items are addressed and the correct participants attend?

Distribute an agenda before the meeting Signup and view all the answers

What is the quality assurance tool used to assess skill gaps?

Skills matrix Signup and view all the answers

Which tool is best for prioritizing defects found in the previous project?

Pareto chart Signup and view all the answers

What should be documented in the issue log if a hurricane causes a delay?

Hurricane delay Signup and view all the answers

What should be addressed first when refurbishing old desktops?

Missing peripherals issue Signup and view all the answers

Where should the project manager obtain the final report in a functional organization after completing a project?

Release management Signup and view all the answers

What type of contract should the project manager put in place before a third party performs a short-term task?

Time and materials contract Signup and view all the answers

What is the most suitable tool for assessing the impact of country legal regulations on a global project team?

Risk register Signup and view all the answers

What should be performed during the closing phase by the project manager?

Lessons learned Signup and view all the answers

What should stakeholders review and agree on during project planning?

Minimum viable product Signup and view all the answers

What should the project manager do first when legal requirements have not been addressed?

Have a meeting with the project sponsor and main stakeholders Signup and view all the answers

What should a project manager use to identify the most important causes during a quality analysis review?

Pareto chart Signup and view all the answers

When should a project manager use synchronous communication?

For faster response times and interactive discussions Signup and view all the answers

What is the next step after defining tasks, durations, resources, and costs in the planning phase?

Seeking baseline approval Signup and view all the answers

When should a project manager develop a rollback plan?

When implementing an IT infrastructure change that takes risks into consideration Signup and view all the answers

What should a project manager use to document which resources are responsible for which tasks?

RACI Signup and view all the answers

In which phase should evaluating the project be used to support the project triple constraint?

Closing phase Signup and view all the answers

What should a project manager establish to coordinate management of multiple related projects?

A program Signup and view all the answers

What should a project manager do if a project will not be completed on time due to resource constraints?

Trigger the contingency plan and communicate with stakeholders Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of meeting minutes prepared by the project manager?

To ensure absent team members remain informed about assignments Signup and view all the answers

After developing a project schedule, what is still needed to complete the schedule?

Establishing baselines Signup and view all the answers

What should an organization do to understand opportunity areas for the team after a successful release?

Send a survey to stakeholders Signup and view all the answers

When should a project manager use evaluating the project as an activity to support the project triple constraint?

During the closing phase Signup and view all the answers

During which phase do project managers need to understand the purpose of the project?

Planning phase Signup and view all the answers

What is the example of someone claiming to be from a tax agency asking for access to the project repository?

Phishing Signup and view all the answers

What artifact helps to avoid communication issues with a remote stakeholder?

Acceptable communication channels Signup and view all the answers

When should the project manager conduct an impact assessment after updating the project plan with the newest project end date?

As the next change control process Signup and view all the answers

What is the likely representation of the scenario where an IT intern completes tasks more efficiently over time?

Learning curve effect Signup and view all the answers

What should the project manager do if sign-off for the project scope baseline is delayed due to budget restrictions?

Negotiate scope adjustments to stay within the cost Signup and view all the answers

What should be added to the issue log after an extension of downtime following a release?

Rollback plan Signup and view all the answers

What should an opportunity that emerged in the middle of a project life cycle be transferred as?

Risk Signup and view all the answers

What meets the high-level technical requirements for a new application to support enterprise-level client-server solutions?

Multitier architecture Signup and view all the answers

What should the program manager consider when prioritizing projects based on the company’s strategic plan?

Company vision and global environment Signup and view all the answers

What should the project manager undertake after accepting a new project?

Reviewing the detailed plan and project objectives Signup and view all the answers

When can the current status of a process evaluated by a project team be considered out of control and in need of revision?

When it deviates significantly from the expected performance Signup and view all the answers

What is the initial cause of the unexpected website crash?

Incorrect configuration during a brainstorming session Signup and view all the answers

Which architecture is described as presentation, application, and data processing?

Three-tier architecture Signup and view all the answers

What should be conducted to ensure the deliverables of a critical business initiative are increasingly adopted and leveraged?

Monthly feedback and training sessions Signup and view all the answers

What does a burn up chart indicate when the project status is behind schedule and under budget?

The current status of the project is behind schedule and under budget Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended action when a project becomes more complex and monopolizes a project manager's time?

Contact the Project Management Office (PMO) for assistance Signup and view all the answers

What does Platform as a Service (PaaS) offer administrators?

More direct control over operating systems Signup and view all the answers

What is considered personally identifiable information (PII) that must be protected?

Job title and home address Signup and view all the answers

When should the next step in the operational infrastructure change process be taken after determining the appropriate maintenance window?

Approve the test plan Signup and view all the answers

Which methodology would be favored to manage a project with multiple undefined tasks?

Agile methodology Signup and view all the answers

What is a project plan document containing purpose, scope of work, location of work, and other details called?

Statement of Work (SOW) Signup and view all the answers

What could most likely cause several employees' allocations to appear as 200% even though they are only assigned to a particular project?

The project manager did not release the resources Signup and view all the answers

What should a project manager do to understand the adoption issues and gain organizational acceptance of the initiative?

Hold sessions to understand user challenges. Signup and view all the answers

What should be added to the issue log if a hurricane causes a delay?

The impact of the delay on project milestones Signup and view all the answers

What should stakeholders review and agree on during project planning?

The project's risk management plan Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of meeting minutes prepared by the project manager?

To capture the decisions and action items from the meeting Signup and view all the answers

What should a project manager prioritize when refurbishing old desktops?

Replacing outdated hardware components Signup and view all the answers

What should be the primary concern for a project manager in a functional organization?

Aligning project goals with organizational objectives Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in addressing legal requirements in project concept preparation?

Identifying applicable laws and regulations Signup and view all the answers

What is the most important consideration for a project manager in a global project team when selecting a quality assurance tool?

Adaptability to varying cultural norms Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of equipment testing on the rest of the project team?

Increased workload for the team Signup and view all the answers

What should a new project manager prioritize when undertaking a new project?

Understanding project stakeholders' expectations Signup and view all the answers

What should the project manager do if a stakeholder is not replying to emails due to intermittent internet issues?

Switch to telephone contact as the preferred communication method Signup and view all the answers

What should a project manager do if a project team evaluates a new reporting system and finds it to be out of control and in need of revision?

Revise the reporting system based on the team's evaluation Signup and view all the answers

What should the project sponsor do after receiving an escalation about the extension of downtime following a release?

Add a rollback plan to the issue log Signup and view all the answers

What should the project manager do if there are delays in sign-off for the project scope baseline?

Adjust the scope to stay within the budget Signup and view all the answers

What should the project manager do after updating the project plan with the newest project end date?

Conduct an impact assessment as the next change control process Signup and view all the answers

What is the observed relationship when an IT intern's performance improves without needing notes?

Learning Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with an opportunity emerging in the middle of a project life cycle?

Transfer it as a risk Signup and view all the answers

What architecture can meet high-level technical requirements for a new application?

Multitier architecture Signup and view all the answers

What should the project manager do after accepting a new project?

Review the detailed plan and project objectives Signup and view all the answers

When prioritizing projects based on the company’s strategic plan, what should the program manager consider?

Company vision and global environment Signup and view all the answers

When a sponsor states that a project is taking too long to complete, what should the project manager consult?

The Gantt chart Signup and view all the answers

During the planning phase, what should the project manager understand?

The purpose of the project Signup and view all the answers

What should a project manager use during the quality analysis review to identify the most important causes of issues?

Pareto chart Signup and view all the answers

What is the best way to coordinate management of multiple related projects?

Establish a program Signup and view all the answers

What should a project manager use to ensure team members who are absent remain informed about assignments?

Meeting minutes Signup and view all the answers

What should the project manager use to document which resources are responsible for which tasks?

RACI matrix Signup and view all the answers

When should a project manager use synchronous communication methods?

When immediate contact with team members is preferred Signup and view all the answers

What should the project manager do if a project will not be completed on time due to resource constraints?

Trigger the contingency plan and communicate with stakeholders Signup and view all the answers

What should the project manager use to find information on client billing rate for a particular engineer?

SOW document Signup and view all the answers

What should occur when implementing an IT infrastructure change that takes risks into consideration?

Develop a rollback plan Signup and view all the answers

When should the project manager seek baseline approval in the planning phase?

After defining tasks, durations, resources, and costs Signup and view all the answers

What should be used in the closing phase of a project to support the project triple constraint?

Evaluating the project Signup and view all the answers

What should a project manager use to support the project triple constraint in the closing phase?

Earned value management (EVM) Signup and view all the answers

What should the project manager use to assess the impact of country legal regulations on a global project team?

Legal register Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern for a project manager on a multinational project?

Cultural differences Signup and view all the answers

What was the initial cause of the website crash?

Incorrect configuration Signup and view all the answers

What does a three-tier architecture include?

Presentation, application, and data processing Signup and view all the answers

What should be the next step after determining the maintenance window for a system update?

Approve the test plan Signup and view all the answers

What does Platform as a Service (PaaS) offer administrators?

Direct control over operating systems Signup and view all the answers

What does Personally Identifiable Information (PII) include?

Home address and date of birth Signup and view all the answers

What should be used to ensure adoption of new deliverables?

Monthly feedback and training sessions Signup and view all the answers

What does a burn up chart indicate when the project status is behind schedule and under budget?

Project is behind schedule and under budget Signup and view all the answers

Which methodology is favored for a project with multiple undefined tasks?

Agile methodology Signup and view all the answers

What is a document provided by a client with purpose, scope, and deliverables called?

SOW (Statement of Work) Signup and view all the answers

When should a project manager contact Project Management Office (PMO) for assistance?

When assigned to a more complex project Signup and view all the answers

What is the likely result of an unforeseen dependency on a critical project activity?

Project delay Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

CompTIA PK0-005 Exam Questions and Answers Summary

The project manager for a multinational project with team members from different continents must consider cultural differences as the most important aspect.
The initial cause of an unexpected website crash was determined to be incorrect configuration during a brainstorming session.
Three-tier architecture is described as presentation, application, and data processing.
After determining the appropriate maintenance window, the next step in the operational infrastructure change process should be to approve the test plan.
Platform as a service offers administrators more direct control over operating systems.
Job title and home address must be protected as personally identifiable information (PII).
To ensure the deliverables of a critical business initiative are increasingly adopted and leveraged, monthly feedback and training sessions should be conducted.
A burn up chart indicated that the current status of the project is behind schedule and under budget.
Agile methodology would be favored to manage a project with multiple undefined tasks.
A project plan document containing purpose, scope of work, location of work, and other details is a Statement of Work (SOW).
When a project becomes more complex and monopolizes a project manager's time, contacting the Project Management Office (PMO) for assistance is recommended.
The cause of several employees' allocations appearing to be 200% even though they are only assigned to a particular project could most likely be that the project manager did not release the resources.

CompTIA PK0-005 Exam Questions Summary

Project manager on multinational project should consider cultural differences
Initial cause of website crash was incorrect configuration
Three-tier architecture includes presentation, application, and data processing
After determining maintenance window, next step is to approve the test plan
Platform as a service offers administrators direct control over operating systems
PII includes home address and date of birth
To ensure adoption of new deliverables, monthly feedback and training sessions should be used
Based on burn up chart, project is behind schedule and under budget
Agile methodology favored for project with multiple undefined tasks
Document provided by client with purpose, scope, and deliverables is SOW
PM should contact PMO for assistance when assigned to a more complex project
Unforeseen dependency on critical project activity would likely result in project delay

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Test your knowledge of project management with this CompTIA PK0-005 exam questions and answers summary. Covering topics such as cultural considerations, website crashes, infrastructure changes, PII protection, agile methodology, and more, this quiz will help you assess your understanding of project management principles and best practices.