CompTIA Project+ Exam Questions

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81.

Which of the following is a Lean scheduling Agile methodology that was developed by Toyota Motor Corporation?

  • Kanban

  • Scrum

  • PRINCE2

  • Extreme Programming

Correct answer: Kanban

Kanban is a Lean scheduling Agile methodology that was developed by Toyota Motor Corporation. Kanban is often seen in both manufacturing projects and the information technology field. 

Scrum is a form of Agile project management that consists of cross-functional team members from various areas of the organization. PRINCE2 is not an Agile methodology.  Extreme Programming is an Agile methodology used in software development projects. 

82.

A project team at Acme Inc. is considering various solutions to a set of problems. They want to ensure they consider the relationship between a problem's causes and effects, subcauses, and the effects of proposed solutions. Which diagram or chart below is the best way to represent the information?

  • Ishikawa diagram

  • Scatter diagram

  • Control chart

  • Pareto diagram

Correct answer: Ishikawa diagram

An Ishikawa diagram (also known as a cause-and-effect diagram) visualizes the relationship between a problem's effects and causes as well as the effects of proposed solutions. It is the best choice of the available options to represent the information described in the question. 

A scatter diagram plots two values to help determine whether they are correlated.

A control chart measures samples of a process over time and displays the variance among those samples. Control charts help organizations strike a balance between cost and quality. 

A Pareto diagram is a bar chart that orders values from left (highest) to right (lowest) based on frequency. In quality control, the intent of a Pareto diagram is to enable a focus on the causes that will have the greatest impact.

83.

Rosario is a project manager at Acme Inc. and is assigned to a large project to develop a Knowledge Management System (KMS). Many stakeholders wanted an advanced search feature added to the KMS system, but the project sponsor decided the advanced search feature would not be added. How should Rosario address the advanced search feature in the scope statement?

  • Mention it in the exclusions from scope

  • Leave it out of the scope document completely

  • Mention it as a key deliverable

  • Include it in the risk register

Correct answer: Mention it in the exclusions from scope

Exclusions from scope are items that are not included as project deliverables or outputs. Documenting exclusions helps remove ambiguity and ensures all stakeholders know what to expect from a project. Because the advanced search feature was desired by multiple stakeholders and a decision was made to exclude it, referencing the feature in exclusions from scope is the correct answer.

Key deliverables are items that the project will deliver, so the advanced search feature should not be mentioned there.

A risk register is a separate artifact from the scope statement. 

84.

Jorge is a project manager at your company. He has released all team members from the project, performed an operational handoff, and proceeded to archive all project documents. In which phase is Jorge currently operating?

  • Closing phase

  • Initiation phase

  • Execution phase

  • Planning phase

Correct answer: Closing phase

The Closing phase includes the steps of removing resources, carrying out the transition plan for operational handoff, and archiving documentation. 

Other phases of the project, such as the Initiation, Planning, and Execution phases, require these steps to be pending or active throughout the phase.

85.

In what situation is reverse resource allocation scheduling MOST useful in project management?

  • Key resources are required at specific points in the project and are the only resources available to perform specific activities

  • Resources are over-allocated and need to be reallocated

  • Multiple resources are available for each task

  • Resources are not critical to project success

Correct answer: Key resources are required at specific points in the project and are the only resources available to perform specific activities

Reverse resource allocation scheduling is most useful when key resources are required at specific times in the project and are the only resource available for specific activities. This technique involves working backward from the project completion date and scheduling the key resources to ensure they will be available when they are needed for critical activities. 

Resource leveling is used in cases when resources are over-allocated and need to be reallocated. When multiple resources are available for each task, it is not necessary to use reverse resource allocation scheduling. Additionally, even if resources are not critical to project success, resource allocation and scheduling are important aspects of project management.

86.

Acme Inc. is submitting a bid on a local government agency project for which a data confidentiality strategy must be proposed. What details should Acme Inc. be sure to include in this portion of the bid?

  • A detailed approach to managing Personally Identifiable Information (PII)

  • A sample Master Service Agreement (MSA)

  • A requirement for Multifactor Authentication (MFA)

  • A scheduled iteration review phase

Correct answer: A detailed approach to managing Personally Identifiable Information (PII)

Personally Identifiable Information (PII) is a recognized type of data confidentiality that is regulated by government agencies. PII is closely governed so that an individual's identity cannot be determined by tracing available data.

A Master Service Agreement (MSA) is a document used in Agile projects in which scope can be added as the project progresses. Multifactor Authentication (MFA) is an enhanced security authentication policy process, but it does not address the confidentiality of the data being accessed. An iteration review is a milestone at the end of a sprint in an Agile project in which stakeholders review the work accomplished in that sprint.

87.

Yuri is a project manager at Acme Inc. and is working on a project charter. Which of the following tasks will help Yuri complete the charter?

Select all that apply.

  • Document the project's objectives

  • Create a high-level list of requirements

  • Outline project success criteria 

  • Create detailed user stories for the first sprint

Project objectives, high-level requirements, and success criteria are all components of a project charter. User stories are typically used in Agile methodologies and can be helpful during development but are not necessarily required in a project charter.

88.

What is a form of PII that is related to individual health information?

  • PHI

  • GDPR

  • SPII

  • PCI

Correct answer: PHI

Protected Health Information (PHI) is a form of PII that relates to an individual's health information. 

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was established by the European Union to protect citizens' data. Sensitive Personally Identifiable Information (SPII) is a subset of PII that includes items that can be used to identify an individual on their own without any other piece of data. PCI stands for Payment Card Industry. 

89.

You are a project manager in the Planning phase of your project. Which of the following are you likely to do during this phase?

  • Develop a communication plan

  • Define access requirements

  • Monitor the budget

  • Implement change management 

Correct answer: Develop a communication plan

Developing a communication plan should be done in the Planning phase of the project. 

Defining access requirements should be done during the Initiation phase. Monitoring the budget and implementing change management are parts of the Execution phase. 

90.

The table below is an example of what type of project documentation?

MilestoneScheduled start Actual start Scheduled completionActual completion
Developer onboardingJan 15Feb 5Jan 30Feb 15
Widget 1 acceptance testingFeb 1Feb 16Feb 15March 5
Project sign offFeb 23Mar 12Feb 23Mar 12

  • Milestone chart

  • PERT chart

  • Stakeholder register 

  • Kanban board

Correct answer: Milestone chart

A milestone chart is a project document that contains high-level details related to a project such as scheduled and actual start and completion dates. 

A Kanban board is a board (it can be physical or digital) that visualizes the work stages throughout a project. A stakeholder register is a document that includes stakeholder information such as name, contact information, and project role. A PERT chart is used for scheduling and helps visualize dependencies.

91.

Which of the following is TRUE about Scrumban?

Select all that apply.

  • It is an Agile methodology

  • It displays work on a Kanban board

  • It uses sprints as timeboxes to deliver increments of work

  • It displays work on a Scrum board

  • It is a waterfall methodology 

Scrumban combines two Agile methodologies: Scrum and Kanban. Like Scrum, Scrumban uses sprints as timeboxes to deliver increments of work. Instead of a Scrum board, work is displayed on a Kanban board. 

92.

What type of information should be recorded in a risk register?

Select all that apply.

  • Description

  • Probability

  • Impact

  • Risk owner

  • Defect number

  • Jira number

A risk register details key information about risks related to a project. Typical information stored in a risk register includes the following:

  • An identifying number
  • A description 
  • Probability of occurrence
  • Impact
  • Risk owner

A defect number or Jira number is not typically recorded in a risk register. This information would be more applicable to a defect log. 

93.

What is the PRIMARY purpose of establishing points of escalation in relation to risk management?

  • To provide a clear path for risk resolution

  • To accept risks

  • To avoid risks altogether

  • To transfer risk to other parties

Correct answer: To provide a clear path for risk resolution

The primary purpose of establishing points of escalation in relation to risk management is to provide a clear path for the resolution of risks. 

Establishing points of escalation is not meant to avoid risks altogether, accept risks, or transfer them to other parties. 

94.

Which term describes a system that collects, organizes, and manages data in a way that allows managers to make decisions about the business?

  • Data warehouse

  • CMS

  • CRM

  • Computer storage

Correct answer: Data warehouse

A data warehouse is a system that collects, organizes, and manages data in a way that allows managers to make decisions about the business. 

Computer storage is a hardware device that stores digital data and content. A Content Management System (CMS) is a type of software, such as Wordpress, that allows users without much technical knowledge to build and maintain websites. Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software helps organizations manage relationships with their current and potential future customers. 

95.

Your project needs a simple way to enable project team members to share files from a single source of truth without allowing editing access to everyone. Which of the following collaboration tools is the BEST solution?

  • File-sharing platform

  • Conferencing platforms 

  • Calendar tool

  • Multi-authoring and editing software

Correct answer: File-sharing platform

A file-sharing platform enables project team members to upload files to and download files from a shared central repository. File-sharing platforms help streamline document access and provide team members with a single source of truth for project documentation. SharePoint, Google Drive, and DropBox are all examples of file-sharing platforms. 

Conferencing platforms are software tools that enable the hosting of webinars, meetings, conference calls, and live streams for groups of people. 

A calendar tool is useful for coordinating meetings and aligning schedules but is not the best solution for sharing files from a central location. 

Multi-authoring and editing software enables multiple people to edit a document simultaneously. Typical use cases for this software include collaborating on presentations, brainstorming, jointly creating and modifying reports, and co-authoring other project documentation. Multi-authoring and editing software is not the best solution here because collaborative editing is not a requirement. 

96.

Which of the following are examples of unstructured data?

Select all that apply.

  • Photos

  • Videos

  • Text messages

  • CSV files

Unstructured data is any data that does not follow a specific data model. Photos, emails, videos, text messages, voicemails, and plaintext notes are all examples of unstructured data. 

A Comma-Separated Values (CSV) file follows a specific data model and is therefore structured data. 

97.

Which of the following is not a data privacy regulation?

  • ISO

  • HIPAA

  • GDPR

  • PIPEDA

Correct answer: ISO

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is an organization that creates standards for a wide variety of products and categories. 

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) is a United States federal law that applies to the handling of electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI). 

The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) is a Canadian data privacy law.

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a law that applies to citizens and residents of the European Union (EU). It imposes a variety of standards and requirements that organizations must adhere to if they handle personal data relating to EU residents or citizens. 

98.

Ira is a project manager at Acme Inc. working on calculating a PERT weighted average estimate for a project deliverable. What types of estimates does he need to calculate this?

Select all that apply.

  • Optimistic

  • Pessimistic

  • Most likely

  • Story point

  • Epic

  • Burndown

The Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) was developed by the United States Navy in the 1950s and uses this formula to generate a weighted average for task completion:

(optimistic estimate + pessimistic estimate + (4 * most likely estimate)) / 6 = weighted average estimate

For example, given these inputs, the PERT estimate would be 11 days.

  • Optimistic estimate = 5 days
  • Pessimistic estimate = 21 days
  • Most likely estimate = 10 days

(5 + 21 + (4 * 10)) / 6

(5 + 21 + 40) / 6

66 / 6 = 11

99.

You are the project manager for a software development project. You have recently taken over from the previous project manager and you are reviewing the existing artifacts to get up to speed. During your review, you notice that the requirements document is incomplete and does not align with the project goals. What should be your FIRST action?

  •  Schedule a meeting with the previous project manager to discuss the incomplete requirements document

  • Request a meeting with the stakeholders to get clarity about the project goals

  • Update the requirements document to align with the project goals

  • Document the incomplete requirements and move forward with the project

Correct answer: Schedule a meeting with the previous project manager to discuss the incomplete requirements document

The first action the project manager should take is to schedule a meeting with the previous project manager to discuss the incomplete requirements document. This will help you understand why the requirements document is incomplete and what needs to be done to complete it. 

Requesting a meeting with the stakeholders may provide clarity on the project goals, but the incomplete requirements document needs to be addressed first. Updating the requirements document without understanding why it is incomplete may result in additional issues. Documenting the incomplete requirements and moving forward with the project is not a good option because it may lead to rework and additional costs later in the project.

100.

A project has a budget of $100,000 and is expected to be completed in six months. After three months, the Earned Value (EV) is calculated as $50,000, and the Actual Cost (AC) incurred is $60,000. What is the Cost Variance (CV) of the project?

  • –$10,000

  • $10,000

  • $40,000

  • –$40,000

Correct answer: –$10,000

Cost Variance (CV) is calculated using the formula CV = EV – AC. Given that the Earned Value (EV) is $50,000 and the Actual Cost (AC) is $60,000, we can calculate the CV as follows:

$50,000 – $60,000 = –$10,000

A negative CV indicates that the project is over budget, in this case by $10,000.