CompTIA Project+ PK0-005 Cert Guide
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CompTIA Project+ PK0-005 Cert Guide: (Certification Guide)


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This is the eBook version of the print title. Note that the eBook does not provide access to the practice test software that accompanies the print book.   Learn, prepare, and practice for CompTIA Project+ PK0-005 exam success with this Cert Guide from Pearson IT Certification, a leader in IT Certification learning.   CompTIA Project+ PK0-005 Cert Guide from Pearson IT Certification helps you prepare to succeed on the CompTIA Project+ exam by directly addressing the exam's objectives as stated by CompTIA. Leading instructors and experts Robin Abernathy and Ann Lang share preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills. This complete study package includes Complete coverage of the exam objectives and a test-preparation routine designed to help you pass the exams Do I Know This Already? quizzes, which allow you to decide how much time you need to spend on each section Chapter-ending Key Topic tables, which help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly The powerful Pearson Test Prep Practice Test software, complete with hundreds of well-reviewed, exam-realistic questions, customization options, and detailed performance reports An online, interactive Flash Cards application to help you drill on Key Terms by chapter A final preparation chapter, which guides you through tools and resources to help you craft your review and test-taking strategies Study plan suggestions and templates to help you organize and optimize your study time Well regarded for its level of detail, study plans, assessment features, and challenging review questions and exercises, this study guide helps you master the concepts and techniques that ensure your exam success. This study guide helps you master all the topics on the Project+ PK0-005 exam, deepening your knowledge of: Project management concepts: Project characteristics, methodologies, and frameworks; team and resource management; change control; risk and issue management; schedule development and management; quality, cost, and performance management; communication and meeting management; project procurement and vendor selection Project life cycle phases: Project life cycles; discovery/concept preparation phase; initiating, planning, executing, and closing phase activities Project tools and documentation: Project management tools; quality and performance charts IT and governance: Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors and compliance; data security and privacy considerations; foundational IT concepts and operational change control for IT project management

Table of Contents:
    Introduction xxix Part I: Project Management Concepts Chapter 1 Project Characteristics, Methodologies, and Frameworks 3     “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 3     Foundation Topics 7     Characteristics of a Project 7     Methodologies and Frameworks Used in IT Projects 10     Exam Preparation Tasks 31     Review All Key Topics 31     Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 32     Define Key Terms 32     Review Questions 33 Chapter 2 Team and Resource Management 37     “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 38     Foundation Topics 41     Organizational Structures 41     Resource Life Cycle 45     Resource Types and Criticality 48     Gap Analysis 52     Team Performance Considerations 54     Roles and Responsibilities 56     Exam Preparation Tasks 63     Review All Key Topics 63     Define Key Terms 65     Review Questions 65 Chapter 3 Change Control Process Throughout the Project Life Cycle 69     “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 70     Foundation Topics 73     Project-Specific Change Control 73     Project Change Management 81     Exam Preparation Tasks 99     Review All Key Topics 99     Define Key Terms 100     Review Questions 101 Chapter 4 Risk and Issue Management 105     “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 106     Foundation Topics 109     Overview of Risk Management 109     General Risks 111     Risk Analysis 114     Common Risk Responses 121     Roles and Responsibilities 126     Overview of Issue Management 129     Exam Preparation Tasks 134     Review All Key Topics 134     Define Key Terms 135     Review Questions 136 Chapter 5 Schedule Development and Management 141     “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 142     Foundation Topics 145     Overview of Project Schedule Development 145     Story Estimation/Story Points 149     Upcoming Milestones and Activity Identification 151     Sequencing 152     Resource Loading 154     Estimating Techniques 155     Schedule Baselining 161     Schedule Maintenance 162     Revise Baseline vs. Rebaseline 167     Exam Preparation Tasks 168     Review All Key Topics 168     Define Key Terms 169     Review Questions 169 Chapter 6 Quality, Cost, and Performance Management 175     “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 175     Foundation Topics 179     Overview of Quality, Cost, and Performance Management 179     Key Performance Indicators and Objectives and Key Results 179     Cost and Schedule Performance 181     Verification and Validation 189     Sprint Review 189     Retrospective/Lessons Learned 190     Audits and Inspections 191     Test Plan and Testing Cycles 193     Post-Implementation Support/Warranty Period 194     Service Level Agreement 194     Exam Preparation Tasks 195     Review All Key Topics 195     Define Key Terms 196     Review Questions 196 Chapter 7 Communication and Meeting Management 201     “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 202     Foundation Topics 206     Assess Methods of Communication 206     Develop Communication Platforms/Modalities 209     Manage Project Communication 210     Control Project Communication 216     Meeting Roles 218     Meeting Tools 219     Meeting Types 221     Exam Preparation Tasks 226     Review All Key Topics 226     Define Key Terms 227     Review Questions 227 Chapter 8 Project Procurement and Vendor Selection 231     “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 231     Foundation Topics 235     Resource Procurement Overview 235     Resource Procurement Methods 236     Exploratory Documents 238     Vendor Evaluation Techniques 240     Contract Considerations and Types 245     Exam Preparation Tasks 254     Review All Key Topics 254     Define Key Terms 255     Review Questions 255 Part II: Project Life Cycle Phases Chapter 9 Project Life Cycles, Discovery/Concept Preparation Phase, and Initiating Phase Activities 259     “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 260     Foundation Topics 263     The Project Life Cycle 263     Discovery Phase Activities 266     Initiating Phase Activities 271     Exam Preparation Tasks 283     Review All Key Topics 283     Define Key Terms 284     Review Questions 285 Chapter 10 Planning Phase Activities 289     “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 290     Foundation Topics 295     Plan the Project Scope 295     Define Units of Work 297     Develop a Project Schedule 297     Plan Resource Management 299     Determine Budget Considerations 301     Develop a Quality Assurance Plan 302     Plan Risk Management 303     Plan Project Communication 305     Develop a Project Management Plan 308     Develop a Transition/Release Plan 313     Operational Training 314     Go Live 314     Operational Handoff 314     Audience Tailoring 315     Exam Preparation Tasks 315     Review All Key Topics 315     Define Key Terms 316     Review Questions 317 Chapter 11 Executing Phase Activities 321     “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 321     Foundation Topics 325     Execute Tasks According to the Project Management Plan 325     Monitor and Control Project Work 325     Manage Vendors 326     Conduct Project Meetings and Updates 327     Tracking/Reporting 327     Update the Project Budget 329     Update the Project Timeline 330     Manage Conflict 330     Coordinate a Phase-Gate Review 336     Implement Organizational Change Management 336     Exam Preparation Tasks 342     Review All Key Topics 342     Define Key Terms 342     Review Questions 343 Chapter 12 Closing Phase Activities 347     “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 348     Foundation Topics 352     Project Evaluation 352     Deliverable Validation 352     Contract Closure 353     Access Removal 353     Resource Release 354     Project Closure Meeting 354     Project Closeout Report 355     Stakeholder Feedback Collection 355     Documentation Archival 356     Budget Reconciliation 356     Rewards and Celebration 357     Project Sign-Off 357     Exam Preparation Tasks 358     Review All Key Topics 358     Define Key Terms 358     Review Questions 359 Part III: Project Tools and Documentation Chapter 13 Project Management Tools 363     “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 363     Foundation Topics 367     Tracking Charts and Diagrams 367     Project Management Tools 374     Scheduling and Ticketing/Case Management Tools 383     Communication Tools 385     Collaboration Tools 389     Documentation and Office Production Tools 392     Exam Preparation Tasks 393     Review All Key Topics 393     Define Key Terms 394     Review Questions 395 Chapter 14 Quality and Performance Charts 399     “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 399     Foundation Topics 403     Histogram 403     Pareto Chart 404     Run Chart 405     Scatter Diagram 406     Fishbone/Ishikawa Diagram 408     Control Chart 409     Burnup/Burndown Charts 410     Velocity Chart 411     Decision Tree 412     Exam Preparation Tasks 413     Review All Key Topics 413     Define Key Terms 414     Review Questions 415 Part IV: IT and Governance Chapter 15 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Factors and Compliance, Data Security, and Privacy Considerations 419     “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 420     Foundation Topics 424     Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Factors 424     Corporate IT Security Policies and Restrictions 427     Physical Security 429     Operational Security 431     Digital Security 432     Data Security 434     Data Confidentiality 439     Impact of Compliance and Privacy Considerations on Project Management 442     Legal and Regulatory Impacts 443     Exam Preparation Tasks 445     Review All Key Topics 445     Define Key Terms 447     Review Questions 447 Chapter 16 Foundational IT Concepts and Operational Change Control for IT Project Management 451     “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 451     Foundation Topics 454     Infrastructure 454     Cloud Models 456     Software 459     Enterprise Resource Planning 459     IT Infrastructure Change Control 462     Software Change Control 464     Cloud Versus On-Premises Change Control 465     Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) Process 465     Tiered Architecture in Software Development 466     Exam Preparation Tasks 468     Review All Key Topics 468     Define Key Terms 468     Review Questions 469 Part V: Getting Ready for the Exam Chapter 17 Final Preparation 473     Take Advantage of the Tools in This Book 473     Practice with Pearson Test Prep 474     Ready, Set, Test! 475 Appendix A Answers to the “Do I Know This Already?” Questions and Review Quizzes 477 Appendix B Master Table of Project Management Artifacts, Documents, and Plans 511 Glossary 515   Online Elements Appendix C Memory Tables Appendix D Memory Tables Answers TOC, 9780138074425, 7/27/23


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  • ISBN-13: 9780138074579
  • Publisher: Pearson Education (US)
  • Publisher Imprint: Pearson IT Certification
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0138074577
  • Publisher Date: 22 Sep 2023
  • Binding: Digital download
  • Series Title: Certification Guide


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