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CompTIA Project+ Certification Guide

By : J. Ashley Hunt
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CompTIA Project+ Certification Guide

By: J. Ashley Hunt

Overview of this book

The CompTIA Project+ exam is designed for IT professionals who want to improve their career trajectory by gaining certification in project management specific to their industry. This guide covers everything necessary to pass the current iteration of the Project+ PK0-004 exam. The CompTIA Project+ Certification Guide starts by covering project initiation best practices, including an understanding of organizational structures, team roles, and responsibilities. You’ll then study best practices for developing a project charter and the scope of work to produce deliverables necessary to obtain formal approval of the end result. The ability to monitor your project work and make changes as necessary to bring performance back in line with the plan is the difference between a successful and unsuccessful project. The concluding chapters of the book provide best practices to help keep an eye on your projects and close them out successfully. The guide also includes practice questions created to mirror the exam experience and help solidify your understanding of core project management concepts. By the end of this book, you will be able to develop creative solutions for complex issues faced in project management.
Table of Contents (13 chapters)

Questions

  1. What is the definition of a project? Choose all that apply.
    • A group of related programs
    • A temporary endeavor
    • Managed in a coordinated fashion
    • Produces a unique product service or result
    • Managed by a project manager
  2. What is the definition of a program?
    • A group of unrelated projects
    • Temporary and unique
    • A type of organizational structure
    • A group of projects managed in a coordinated fashion
  3. Which of the following represents a portfolio?
    • A group of unrelated projects and programs
    • A group of related projects and portfolios
    • A program and multiple projects
    • None of the above
  4. You are helping your manager expedite a project in your department while still working on your day-to-day work. What type of organizational dynamic are you working in?
    • Matrix
    • Project-based
    • Functional
    • Composite
  5. Which of the following are considered the best organizational structures for project...