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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 design phase and is about to start coding. The project sponsor asks the project manager to add a new feature that was not in the original scope. What should the project manager do first?
⚠ Common exam trap
A common mix-up: candidates assume the project manager has authority to approve changes directly, but the PMI framework requires a formal change request and impact analysis first, even for sponsor requests.
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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Initiate a change request to assess the impact on cost, schedule, and resources.
The project manager must first initiate a formal change request to assess the impact of the new feature on cost, schedule, and resources before any action is taken. This aligns with the PMI's integrated change control process, which requires evaluating trade-offs in a software development context where code dependencies and integration points can be affected. Adding features without analysis risks scope creep, budget overruns, and missed deadlines.
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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Add the feature to the project plan and adjust the schedule accordingly.
Why it's wrong here
Adding the feature without formal analysis bypasses change control.
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Approve the change and inform the team to start working on it.
Why it's wrong here
The PM does not have unilateral authority to approve changes without stakeholder input.
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Refuse the request because the scope was already baselined.
Why it's wrong here
Refusing without analysis may not be appropriate; changes can be accepted after evaluation.
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Initiate a change request to assess the impact on cost, schedule, and resources.
Why this is correct
This follows proper change management procedures.
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