And again – do not just skim these questions! Make sure you fully comprehend the reason for each correct answer. Remember that these will not be the exact questions you will find on the exam, but they’re written to help you understand the chapter material and ultimately pass the exam!
4. Try your hand at the practice questions that are exclusive to this book. You can find the questions at www.sybex.com/go/sybextestprep.
5. Test yourself using all the flashcards, which are also found on the download link. These are new and updated flashcards to help you prepare for the Project+ exam and a wonderful study tool.
To learn every bit of the material covered in this book, you’ll have to apply yourself regularly and with discipline. Try to set aside the same time period every day to study, and select a comfortable and quiet place to do so. I’m confident that if you work hard, you’ll be surprised at how quickly you learn this material.
If you follow these steps and really study in addition to using the review questions, the practice exams, and the electronic flashcards, it would actually be hard to fail the Project+ exam. But understand that studying for the CompTIA exam is a lot like getting in shape – if you do not go to the gym every day, it’s not going to happen!
Tips for Taking the Project+ Exam
Here are some general tips for taking your exam successfully:
■ Bring two forms of ID with you. One must be a photo ID, such as a driver’s license. The other can be a major credit card or a passport. Both forms must have a signature.
■ Arrive early at the exam center so you can relax and review your study materials.
■ Read the questions carefully. Don’t be tempted to jump to an early conclusion. Make sure you know exactly what the question is asking.
■ Don’t leave any unanswered questions. Unanswered questions are scored against you.
■ There will be questions with multiple correct responses. When there is more than one correct answer, there will be a statement at the end of the question instructing you to select the proper number of correct responses, as in “Choose two.”
■ When answering multiple-choice questions you’re not sure about, use a process of elimination to remove the incorrect responses first. This will improve your odds if you need to make an educated guess.
■ For the latest pricing on the exam and updates to the registration procedures, refer to the CompTIA site at www.comptia.org.
The Exam Objectives
Behind every certification exam, there are exam objectives. The objectives are competency areas that cover specific topics of project management. The introductory section of each chapter in this book lists the objectives that are discussed in the chapter.
The Project+ exam will test you on four domains, and each domain is worth a certain percentage of the exam. The following is a breakdown of the domains and their representation in the exam:
Project+ Exam Map
The following objective map will allow you to find the chapter in this book that covers each objective for the exam.
1.0 Project Basics
2.0 Project Constraints
3.0 Communication and Change Management
4.0 Project Tools & Documentation
Assessment Test
1. Which of these terms describes a critical path task?
A. Hammock
B. Zero float
C. Critical task
D. Mandatory task
2. Resource management concepts include several categories of resources. All of the following are a type of resource except for which one?
A. Shared resource
B. Remote and in-house
C. Dedicated resources
D. Benched resources
3. This tool is often used in the vendor selection process to pick a winning bidder.
A. Weighted scoring model
B. Bidder conference
C. RFQ
D. SOW
4. From the following list of options, select three of the five common stages of development that project teams progress through. Choose three.
A. Forming
B. Acquiring
C. Storming
D. Adjourning
E. Negotiating
F. Norming
G. Compromising
5. In this organizational structure, you report to the director of project management, and your team members report to their areas of responsibility (accounting, human resources, and IT). You will have complete control of the project team members’ time and assignments once the project is underway. Which type of organization does this describe?
A. Projectized
B. Functional
C. Hierarchical
D. Matrix
6. This describes how you will know the completed deliverables are satisfactory.
A. Acceptance criteria
B. KPIs
C. Metrics
D. EVM
7. Which of the following describes the responsibilities of the project sponsor?
A. Provides or obtains financial resources
B. Monitors the delivery of major milestones
C. Runs interference and removes roadblocks
D.
