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    PracticePMI PMP®PMP Business Environment Domain Practice ExamQuestion 01
    Hard1 markMultiple Choice
    Task 1: Plan and manage project complianceBusiness EnvironmentComplianceTask 1

    PMP · Question 01 · Task 1: Plan and manage project compliance

    A project manager is leading a medical device development project. During the execution phase, a team member suggests a minor modification to the device's casing material to reduce costs by 15%. This change would not affect functionality but involves a material not originally listed in the FDA compliance documentation approved during planning. The project is currently over budget.<br/><br/>What should the project manager do FIRST?

    Answer options:

    A.

    Approve the change to address the budget variance as it does not impact functionality.

    B.

    Review the compliance requirements and assess the impact of the material change on regulatory approval.

    C.

    Reject the change immediately because the material was not in the original plan.

    D.

    Submit a change request to the Change Control Board (CCB) to update the cost baseline.

    How to approach this question

    Identify the core conflict: Cost saving vs. Regulatory Compliance. In Business Environment questions, compliance is a hard constraint. The PM must 'Assess' before acting.

    Full Answer

    B.Review the compliance requirements and assess the impact of the material change on regulatory approval.✓ Correct
    B
    In the Business Environment domain, compliance requirements (especially regulatory ones like FDA) are critical constraints. Even if a change offers value (cost savings), the PM must first determine if the change violates compliance or requires a lengthy re-approval process. Assessing the impact on compliance is the mandatory first step before approving, rejecting, or escalating.

    Common mistakes

    Choosing A to save money (ignoring compliance risk) or D (jumping to process without understanding the compliance impact).
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