PK0-004 | CompTIA PK0-004 Dumps Questions 2021

NEW QUESTION 1
A team member was assigned a new task during a meeting. The team member did not complete the task by the end of the phase, and the PM is looking for evidence to escalate the issue. Which of the following documents could help in this situation?

• A. Issue log
• B. Action items
• C. Dashboard information
• D. Communication plan

Answer: A

NEW QUESTION 2
At a weekly project team meeting, it is apparent the project is over budget. The project manager needs to determine the reason for this issue. Which of the following documents should MOST likely be analyzed to obtain the answer?

• A. Project charter, organization chart, scope statement, and issue log
• B. Dashboard information, action items, project schedule, and status report
• C. Project management plan, scope statement, communication plan, and meeting agendas
• D. Project schedule, project management plan, communication plan, and issue log

Answer: A

NEW QUESTION 3
A project manager is assigned to a project and has not had a handover meeting with the previous project manager. The new project manager is reviewing the percent of project completion, schedule progress, and budget constraints.
Which of the following documents should the project manager use to obtain this information?

• A. Project schedule
• B. Balanced scorecard
• C. Issue log
• D. Status report

Answer: D

Explanation: References: Kim Heldman, CompTIA Project+ Study Guide, 2nd Edition, Sybex, Indianapolis, 2021, p. 328

NEW QUESTION 4
A project manager is releasing resources and archiving documents. Which of the following phases is the project MOST likely in?

• A. Initiation
• B. Planning
• C. Monitor and control
• D. Closing

Answer: D

NEW QUESTION 5
During a project assessment, a project manager determines the initial project cost estimates were incorrect, and there is not enough budget left, including reserves, to complete the project.
Which of the following actions should the project manager take?

• A. Alert the project sponsor of the situation.
• B. Contact the customer and request more funding.
• C. Announce the project will end early due to lack of funds.
• D. Attempt to save money in downstream activities.

Answer: A

Explanation: References: Kim Heldman, CompTIA Project+ Study Guide, 2nd Edition, Sybex, Indianapolis, 2021, p. 233

NEW QUESTION 6
A project manager has been assigned a project with ABudget of $50,000. Three change requests are submitted during execution that will increase the overall project cost to $60,000. Which of the following steps should the project manager perform NEXT?

• A. Wait until the change requests are approved by the CCB.
• B. Approve the changes because the additional functionality is required to complete the process.
• C. Speak with the project sponsor and provide ADetailed analysis of the changes and impacts to the project budget.
• D. Schedule the changes as part of the second phase of the project when additional funding will be available and work can be completed.

Answer: A

Explanation: References: Kim Heldman, CompTIA Project+ Study Guide, 2nd Edition, Sybex, Indianapolis, 2021, p. 292

NEW QUESTION 7
A stakeholder is unaware of a project’s status.
Which of the following documents should the project manager consult to ensure all stakeholders are notified of project changes? (Choose two.)

• A. Status report
• B. Organizational chart
• C. RACI matrix
• D. Meeting minutes
• E. Communication plan

Answer: AD

Explanation: References: Kim Heldman, CompTIA Project+ Study Guide, 2nd Edition, Sybex, Indianapolis, 2021, p. 261

NEW QUESTION 8
A project manager is assigned to a new project that must start immediately. No formal or approved documents have been authored for the project. The project manager must identify project roles, justify the business need, and determine project scope boundaries.
Which of the following documents should the project manager create?

• A. Business case
• B. Project charter
• C. Scope statement
• D. Project management plan

Answer: B

Explanation: References: Kim Heldman, CompTIA Project+ Study Guide, 2nd Edition, Sybex, Indianapolis, 2021, p. 107

NEW QUESTION 9
Which of the following metrics demonstrates to a project manager if a project is overspending or underspending?

• A. EAC
• B. BAC
• C. CPI
• D. ETC

Answer: C

Explanation: References: Kim Heldman, CompTIA Project+ Study Guide, 2nd Edition, Sybex, Indianapolis, 2021, p. 231

NEW QUESTION 10
Which of the following techniques modifies the schedule based upon resource constraints?

• A. Critical Chain Method
• B. Critical Path Method
• C. Arrow Diagramming Method
• D. Precedence Diagramming Method

Answer: A

NEW QUESTION 11
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 team?

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

Answer: B

NEW QUESTION 12
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 meetings 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 IshikawADiagram with the project team to determine possible causes and effects.

Answer: B

NEW QUESTION 13
A software development project is struggling with a certain technology that is unknown to the project team. A project manager has received a third-party proposal to transfer the risk. Which of the following should the project manager do NEXT?

• A. RF1
• B. RFP
• C. RFQ
• D. Change request
• E. Request for bid

Answer: E

NEW QUESTION 14
During a project, the project manager discovers there is insufficient time allotted for quality control. The project manager prepared to submit a revised schedule to the CCB.

Given the attached chart, which of the following is the critical path if one day is added to each task for quality control?

• A. 12 days
• B. 16 days
• C. 17 days
• D. 22 days

Answer: D

NEW QUESTION 15
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

NEW QUESTION 16
A vendor is unable to deliver an order by the specified date.
Which of the following should be the project manager’s NEXT steps? (Choose two.)

• A. The project manager should notify the affected project team and, if necessary, adjust the schedule because the project could potentially encounter delays.
• B. The project manager should notify the project sponsor to update the schedule in the documentation because the project could potentially encounter delays.
• C. The project manager should adjust the schedule in the documentation and, if necessary, take steps to rush other areas of the schedule so the project will not encounter delays.
• D. The project manager should update the project management plan in the documentation to reflect the reason for the possible delay in the project timeline.
• E. The project manager should update the procurement plan and action items to reflect the possible delay in the project timeline.

Answer: AD

NEW QUESTION 17
Due to a new government regulation, a project change is required. The project manager evaluates the change and realizes a representative from the legal department will need to approve the change as well.
The project manager should:

• A. follow the change process flow and notify the legal department after the change is implemented.
• B. extend a formal invitation to the legal department representative to join the CCB.
• C. hold a separate meeting with the legal department representative and ask for approval.
• D. notify the legal department representative in the event of an upcoming audit.

Answer: B

Explanation: References: Kim Heldman, CompTIA Project+ Study Guide, 2nd Edition, Sybex, Indianapolis, 2021, p. 294