PK0-005 cheat sheet

Exam at a glance

Domain weightings

How much of the exam each domain covers. Spend your study time in proportion — the heavier the domain, the more questions you'll see.

Key terms

Project charter

A project charter is the document that formally authorizes a project, names the project manager, and states objectives and high-level scope. Project+ covers the charter in the discovery/initiation phase.

Business case

A business case justifies a project by weighing its costs, benefits, and risks against organizational goals. Project+ covers the business case during initiation and feasibility.

Triple constraint

The triple constraint is the interdependence of scope, schedule, and cost (with quality at the center) that a project manager must balance. Project+ covers it as a core management concept.

Scope

Scope defines the work required to deliver a project's product and the boundaries of what is and is not included. Project+ covers scope management and controlling scope creep.

WBS

A WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) is a hierarchical decomposition of the total project scope into manageable work packages. Project+ covers the WBS within planning.

Critical path

The critical path is the longest sequence of dependent activities that determines the shortest possible project duration. Project+ covers critical path within scheduling.

Gantt chart

A Gantt chart is a bar chart that shows project tasks against a timeline, including durations and dependencies. Project+ covers Gantt charts among project tools.

Kanban

Kanban is an agile method that visualizes work on a board and limits work in progress to improve flow. Project+ covers kanban boards among tools and agile approaches.

Agile

Agile is an iterative, incremental approach to delivery that values adaptability, collaboration, and frequent feedback. Project+ covers agile, predictive, and hybrid methodologies.

Predictive

Predictive (waterfall) is a plan-driven methodology that defines scope, schedule, and cost up front and executes in sequential phases. Project+ contrasts it with agile and hybrid approaches.

RACI

A RACI matrix maps stakeholders to responsibilities as Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, or Informed. Project+ covers RACI among project documentation.

Stakeholder

A stakeholder is any person or group with an interest in or influence over a project's outcome. Project+ covers stakeholder identification, engagement, and communication.

Change control

Change control is the formal process for requesting, evaluating, approving, and documenting changes to a project. Project+ covers change control within monitoring and controlling.

Risk register

A risk register is a document that records identified risks, their analysis, and planned responses. Project+ covers the risk register within risk management and documentation.

Burndown chart

A burndown chart tracks remaining work against time in an agile iteration to show progress toward completion. Project+ covers burndown charts among tracking artifacts.