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    PracticePMI PMP®PMI PMP Practice Exam 3Question 91
    Hard1 markMultiple Choice
    Task 3: Evaluate and address external business environment changes for impact on scoperegulatory changesexternal changeschange managementcompliance requirements

    PMP · Question 91 · Task 3: Evaluate and address external business environment changes for impact on scope

    A project manager is working on a project where regulatory requirements have changed mid-project, requiring additional compliance activities that were not originally planned. These activities will add 4 weeks to the schedule and $75,000 to the budget. What should the project manager do FIRST?

    Answer options:

    A.

    Implement the compliance activities immediately to avoid regulatory violations

    B.

    Document the regulatory changes, assess their impact, and communicate the required changes to stakeholders

    C.

    Negotiate with regulatory authorities to minimize the compliance requirements

    D.

    Absorb the additional costs within the existing budget to avoid scope changes

    How to approach this question

    When external regulatory changes occur, follow proper change management processes by documenting the driver, assessing impact, and communicating with stakeholders.

    Full Answer

    B.Document the regulatory changes, assess their impact, and communicate the required changes to stakeholders✓ Correct
    External regulatory changes require proper change management processes including documentation of the external driver, impact assessment, and stakeholder communication before implementation.

    Common mistakes

    Either implementing immediately without proper change management or trying to negotiate non-negotiable regulatory requirements.
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