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    PracticePMI PMP®PMI PMP Practice Exam 5Question 71
    Hard1 markMultiple Choice
    Task 3: Evaluate and address external business environment changes for impact on scoperegulatory changesexternal environmentscope impactdata privacy regulations

    PMP · Question 71 · Task 3: Evaluate and address external business environment changes for impact on scope

    A project manager is leading a software development project when new data privacy regulations are announced that will take effect in eight months. The regulations will require significant changes to data handling processes, and the project's current scope includes features that may not comply with the new requirements. The project is scheduled to complete in six months. What should the project manager do FIRST?

    Answer options:

    A.

    Analyze the new regulations to assess their specific impact on current project scope and deliverables

    B.

    Accelerate the project timeline to complete delivery before the regulations take effect

    C.

    Extend the project timeline to allow for compliance with the new regulations

    D.

    Request legal counsel review of the new regulations and their project implications

    How to approach this question

    When external regulatory changes occur, analyze their specific impact on project scope and deliverables before making timeline decisions or seeking guidance.

    Full Answer

    A.Analyze the new regulations to assess their specific impact on current project scope and deliverables✓ Correct
    External regulatory changes require analysis of their specific impact on project scope and deliverables to determine appropriate response strategies and compliance approaches.

    Common mistakes

    Students often choose timeline changes (B or C) or legal consultation (D) without first understanding the specific regulatory impacts on project scope and deliverables.
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