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PMP · Question 12 · Task 3: Evaluate external business environment changes
A project manager is leading a large transformation project. A new government regulation is announced that will impact the project's compliance requirements in six months. What should the project manager do FIRST?
A project manager is leading a large transformation project. A new government regulation is announced that will impact the project's compliance requirements in six months. What should the project manager do FIRST?
Answer options:
A.
Immediately implement changes to the project scope to comply with the new regulation.
B.
Analyze the impact of the new regulation on the project's scope, schedule, and cost.
C.
Submit a change request to the Change Control Board (CCB).
D.
Inform the sponsor that the project will be delayed.
How to approach this question
Follow the sequence: Event -> Analyze Impact -> Create Change Request -> Approval -> Implement.
Full Answer
B.Analyze the impact of the new regulation on the project's scope, schedule, and cost.✓ Correct
B
Changes in the business environment (Task 3) require an impact analysis before any action is taken.
Common mistakes
Skipping the analysis step and jumping to solutions or change requests.
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