PK0-004 · Question #56
A project has just finished performance testing and found that the application can only handle 100 concurrent users where the requirement was to handle 500 concurrent users. In which of the…
The correct answer is B. Issues log. A performance test failure that has already occurred is an active problem, not a risk or scope change, so it belongs in the issues log where it can be assigned an owner and tracked to resolution.
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A project has just finished performance testing and found that the application can only handle 100 concurrent users where the requirement was to handle 500 concurrent users. In which of the following components of the project plan should this be documented?
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- AScope statement
- BIssues log
- CWBS
- DChange form
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- B90% (18)
- D5% (1)
Why each option
A performance test failure that has already occurred is an active problem, not a risk or scope change, so it belongs in the issues log where it can be assigned an owner and tracked to resolution.
The scope statement defines project objectives, deliverables, and boundaries and is not a tracking mechanism for active problems discovered during testing.
The issues log is the designated tool for recording, monitoring, and tracking problems that have been confirmed and require action. Because the performance shortfall (100 vs 500 concurrent users) is an existing, verified problem rather than a potential risk, it must be entered in the issues log so it can be assigned, prioritized, and resolved before the project closes.
The Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) decomposes project deliverables into manageable work packages and is not used to log or track performance failures.
A change form is submitted when requesting an approved modification to scope, schedule, or cost - it is not the correct vehicle for documenting a problem that has already been identified.
Concept tested: Issues log purpose in project monitoring and control
Source: https://www.pmi.org/pmbok-guide-standards/foundational/pmbok
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