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PK0-005 Practice Question: A project manager is leading a software…
A project manager is leading a software development project. The team has completed the coding phase and is about to begin system testing. The project sponsor requests a demonstration of the software to key stakeholders before testing begins. What should the project manager do?
⚠ Common exam trap
Test-takers frequently think accommodating a stakeholder request is always beneficial and can be done informally, but CompTIA Project+ tests the strict adherence to formal change control procedures to prevent unauthorized scope changes and maintain project governance.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Submit a change request to the change control board for approval to conduct the demonstration.
Introducing a demonstration after the coding phase constitutes a scope change that could impact the project schedule, resources, and testing timeline. The project manager must follow formal change control procedures by submitting a change request to the change control board (CCB) for approval, ensuring that all impacts are assessed and authorized before proceeding.
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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Inform the sponsor that the demonstration cannot be accommodated and proceed as planned.
Why it's wrong here
Ignoring the sponsor can lead to dissatisfaction.
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Schedule the demonstration and adjust the project schedule accordingly without formal approval.
Why it's wrong here
Unilateral changes violate change control.
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Submit a change request to the change control board for approval to conduct the demonstration.
Why this is correct
This follows proper change management procedures.
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Delay the start of system testing to accommodate the demonstration without a change request.
Why it's wrong here
Delaying testing without approval introduces risk.
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