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Task 3: Evaluate and address external business environment changes for impact on scoperegulatory changesexternal environmentimpact analysisdata privacy

PMP · Question 34 · 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 affect how customer data is processed. The regulations will take effect in six months and may impact the project's scope and timeline. What should the project manager do FIRST?

Answer options:

Analyze the new regulations to understand their specific impact on the project scope and requirements

Immediately expand the project scope to include compliance with the new regulations

Inform stakeholders about the new regulations and potential project delays

Engage legal counsel to handle all regulatory compliance aspects

How to approach this question

Look for systematic analysis approaches that understand the specific impact before making decisions or communications.

Full Answer

A.Analyze the new regulations to understand their specific impact on the project scope and requirements✓ Correct

External business environment changes require systematic analysis to understand their specific impact on project scope and requirements before making decisions or changes.

Common mistakes

Making immediate scope changes without analysis, communicating potential impacts without understanding actual impacts, or delegating analysis without project manager involvement.

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