CompTIA Project+
Exam-aligned guide • PK0-005
Concepts • labs • troubleshooting • original practice questions •
explained answers
INDEPENDENT STUDY GUIDE
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trademarks of their respective owner. Exam objectives and policies change; confirm the current official
objectives before scheduling. No publication can guarantee a passing score.
,CompTIA Project+ PK0-005
Contents
How to Use This Guide 4
Exam Snapshot 4
Readiness Diagnostic 4
Domain 1: Project Management Concepts (33%) 5
1.1 Projects, Constraints, and Governance 5
1.2 Methodologies and Frameworks 5
1.3 Change Control and Change Management 6
1.4 Risk and Issue Management 6
1.5 Schedule Management 7
1.6 Quality and Performance 7
1.7 Communication and Meeting Management 8
1.8 Team, Resource, Procurement, and Vendors 8
Domain 2: Project Life Cycle Phases (30%) 9
2.1 Discovery 9
2.2 Initiation 9
2.3 Planning 9
2.4 Execution and Control 10
2.5 Closing 10
Domain 3: Tools and Documentation (19%) 11
3.1 Core Project Tools 11
3.2 Productivity Tool Selection 11
3.3 Quality and Performance Charts 11
Domain 4: Basics of IT and Governance (18%) 12
4.1 ESG and Governance 12
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4.2 Information Security, Compliance, and Privacy 12
4.3 IT Infrastructure, Cloud, and Software Basics 13
4.4 IT Change Control and CI/CD 13
Common Exam Traps 14
Hands-On Exercises 14
Six-Week Study Plan 15
Exam-Day Strategy 15
Practice Questions 15
Questions 15
Answers and Rationales 17
Glossary 18
Objective Coverage Checklist 19
Sources 19
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Exam-aligned guide • PK0-005
Concepts • labs • troubleshooting • original practice questions •
explained answers
INDEPENDENT STUDY GUIDE
This publication is not affiliated with or endorsed by CompTIA. CompTIA and certification names are
trademarks of their respective owner. Exam objectives and policies change; confirm the current official
objectives before scheduling. No publication can guarantee a passing score.
,CompTIA Project+ PK0-005
Contents
How to Use This Guide 4
Exam Snapshot 4
Readiness Diagnostic 4
Domain 1: Project Management Concepts (33%) 5
1.1 Projects, Constraints, and Governance 5
1.2 Methodologies and Frameworks 5
1.3 Change Control and Change Management 6
1.4 Risk and Issue Management 6
1.5 Schedule Management 7
1.6 Quality and Performance 7
1.7 Communication and Meeting Management 8
1.8 Team, Resource, Procurement, and Vendors 8
Domain 2: Project Life Cycle Phases (30%) 9
2.1 Discovery 9
2.2 Initiation 9
2.3 Planning 9
2.4 Execution and Control 10
2.5 Closing 10
Domain 3: Tools and Documentation (19%) 11
3.1 Core Project Tools 11
3.2 Productivity Tool Selection 11
3.3 Quality and Performance Charts 11
Domain 4: Basics of IT and Governance (18%) 12
4.1 ESG and Governance 12
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4.2 Information Security, Compliance, and Privacy 12
4.3 IT Infrastructure, Cloud, and Software Basics 13
4.4 IT Change Control and CI/CD 13
Common Exam Traps 14
Hands-On Exercises 14
Six-Week Study Plan 15
Exam-Day Strategy 15
Practice Questions 15
Questions 15
Answers and Rationales 17
Glossary 18
Objective Coverage Checklist 19
Sources 19
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