PK0-005 Project Management Concepts Practice Question
A project manager is planning a marketing campaign for a new product launch. The campaign has a tight budget and strict deadline. During execution, the marketing team proposes adding a social media component that was not in the original scope. The project manager is concerned about scope creep. Which TWO actions should the project manager take to manage this situation?
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Submit a change request to the change control board.
The correct actions are to assess the impact on cost and schedule and submit a change request. Ignoring or rejecting without analysis is not appropriate; adding it anyway is scope creep.
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Submit a change request to the change control board.
Why this is correct
Correct. Formal change control process should be followed.
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Add the social media component immediately to improve the campaign.
Why it's wrong here
This would be scope creep and could jeopardize the project.
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Refuse the request without any analysis.
Why it's wrong here
The request should be evaluated, not simply refused.
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Assess the impact on the project cost and schedule before deciding.
Why this is correct
Correct. Impact analysis is necessary before making a decision.
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Tell the team to proceed and report it later.
Why it's wrong here
This bypasses change control and risks scope creep.
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