CompTIA PK0-005: CompTIA Project+

Last checked October 22, 2026 against the official CompTIA exam page.

1. Question 1Project Planning

   A team must define the work required to deliver the project, breaking the scope into smaller manageable components. Which technique is used?

   1. AWork breakdown structure (WBS)
   2. BA stakeholder influence map
   3. CA regional holiday calendar
   4. DA monthly budget spreadsheet
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   Correct answer: A

   A WBS decomposes the scope into deliverables and work packages, which supports estimating and scheduling. A budget spreadsheet, a stakeholder map and a holiday calendar do not decompose the scope.

2. Question 2Project Monitoring and Control

   A project's cost performance index (CPI) is below 1. What does this indicate?

   1. AThe project is spending more than the value of the work completed
   2. BThe project is under budget on a cost-to-date basis and has accumulated savings
   3. CThe project has no actual spending recorded in the cost ledger for this period
   4. DThe project is ahead of schedule in terms of delivered scope and milestone dates
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   Correct answer: A

   A CPI below 1 means the cost of work performed exceeds its earned value, which indicates overspending. A CPI above 1 indicates under-budget performance, and the other statements do not follow from CPI.

3. Question 3Project Execution

   A project manager notices that two team members have overlapping responsibilities and are duplicating effort. Which action is most appropriate?

   1. AAsk both members to work faster and extend hours
   2. BClarify roles and responsibilities using a responsibility matrix
   3. CRemove one team member without discussion or a documented handover plan
   4. DIgnore the duplication until the project formally closes in the final review
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   Correct answer: B

   A responsibility matrix clarifies roles and removes duplication in a structured way. Working faster, removing people without discussion and ignoring duplication do not resolve the root cause.

4. Question 4Project Initiation

   A sponsor asks the project manager to define the high-level purpose and boundaries of a new initiative before detailed planning begins. Which document should be created?

   1. AA project charter that states the purpose, high-level scope, stakeholders and authority
   2. BA detailed Gantt chart with every task, duration, dependency and owner
   3. CA risk register with no context, no owners, no probability ratings and no assigned response plans
   4. DA procurement contract with a vendor, specifying payment schedules, penalty clauses and warranty terms
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   Correct answer: A

   The project charter authorizes the project and records its purpose, high-level scope, stakeholders and authority. A detailed schedule comes later in planning, a risk register alone lacks context, and a contract is a procurement document.

5. Question 5Project Closing

   A project is complete, and the customer has accepted the deliverables. Which activity should be done next to close the project formally?

   1. AStart a new project with the same team immediately without review
   2. BDelete all project records
   3. CObtain formal acceptance and archive the project documents
   4. DIgnore the lessons learned
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   Correct answer: C

   Formal acceptance and archiving complete the project administratively and preserve records. Starting new work without review, deleting records and ignoring lessons learned are poor closing practices.