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PK0-005 Practice Question: A project manager is reviewing a change request…
A project manager is reviewing a change request that has been approved. The change will affect the project scope, schedule, and budget. Which document should the project manager update first to ensure all changes are captured and communicated?
⚠ Common exam trap
Test-takers frequently confuse the order of updates, thinking they should immediately update a baseline (like the schedule baseline) or the project management plan, but the change log must be updated first to formally record the approval before any baselines are modified.
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Change log
The change log is the official repository for recording all approved change requests, including their details and impacts. Updating it first ensures that the change is formally documented and communicated to stakeholders before any baselines or plans are modified. This aligns with the integrated change control process, where the change log serves as the primary communication tool for change status.
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Change log
Why this is correct
The change log is the first document to update to record the approved change.
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Scope statement
Why it's wrong here
The scope statement is updated after the change is detailed, not first.
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Project management plan
Why it's wrong here
The PMP is updated after the change is implemented, not first.
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Schedule baseline
Why it's wrong here
The schedule baseline is updated after the change is incorporated.
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