PK0-005 Project Life Cycle Practice Question
A project manager is leading a project using a predictive life cycle. During the Executing phase, a stakeholder requests a significant change to the project scope. The project manager follows the change control process. After the change control board (CCB) approves the change, what should the project manager do NEXT?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is thinking that implementation begins immediately after CCB approval, when actually the project manager must first update the plan and baselines to formally integrate the change.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Update the project management plan and baselines to reflect the approved change.
After the CCB approves a change, the project manager must update the project management plan and baselines to incorporate the change. This integration ensures that the project team works from the approved, revised documents and that performance is tracked against the new baselines. Only then should implementation proceed, and any necessary external notifications or contract updates can follow.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Submit a new change request to the CCB for final approval of the implementation plan.
Why it's wrong here
The CCB has already approved the change, so submitting another change request for the same change is redundant and would delay progress. The next step is to update the project documents and baselines, not to seek additional approval. This option reflects a misunderstanding of the change control process, which ends with integration once approval is granted.
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Immediately implement the change and inform the team to proceed.
Why it's wrong here
Implementing the change before updating the plan and baselines can cause confusion and rework because the team may not have the revised scope, schedule, or budget. The project manager should first integrate the change into the plan so that all stakeholders have a consistent reference. Acting prematurely could also bypass necessary documentation and risk miscommunication.
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Update the project management plan and baselines to reflect the approved change.
Why this is correct
Once the CCB approves a change, the project manager must update the project management plan and associated baselines, such as scope, schedule, and cost. This ensures that the approved change is formally integrated and that future performance is measured against the revised baselines. Without this update, the project team would continue working with outdated plans, leading to misalignment and inaccurate reporting.
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Notify the customer that the change will be implemented and request a revised purchase order.
Why it's wrong here
While communication with the customer is important, updating the project management plan and baselines is the immediate next step after CCB approval. Requesting a revised purchase order may be necessary in some contracts, but it is not the universal next action and could vary by organization. The project manager must first ensure internal documents reflect the approved change before external actions.
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