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PMP · Question 21 · Task 10: Manage project changes
A stakeholder requests a change to the project scope. The project manager checks the change management plan and sees that the project is in the execution phase. What is the FIRST step the project manager should take?
A stakeholder requests a change to the project scope. The project manager checks the change management plan and sees that the project is in the execution phase. What is the FIRST step the project manager should take?
Answer options:
A.
Deny the request because the scope is baselined.
B.
Implement the change if it adds value.
C.
Evaluate the impact of the change on all project constraints (cost, schedule, risk, quality).
D.
Ask the sponsor for approval.
How to approach this question
Change Request Flow: Request -> Assess Impact -> CCB -> Decision.
Full Answer
C.Evaluate the impact of the change on all project constraints (cost, schedule, risk, quality).✓ Correct
C
Task 10 (Manage Changes) requires a structured approach. Impact analysis provides the data needed for the Change Control Board to make a decision.
Common mistakes
Skipping the assessment step.
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