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PK0-005 Practice Question: A project manager is reviewing lessons learned…
A project manager is reviewing lessons learned from a previous project and notices that scope creep occurred because stakeholders requested changes after the project moved into the execution phase. Which action should the project manager take in the current project to prevent this issue?
⚠ Common exam trap
CompTIA often tests the misconception that simply capturing requirements upfront (Option B) or listing deliverables in the charter (Option C) is sufficient to prevent scope creep, but the trap is that these actions do not establish a formal control mechanism to handle changes that inevitably arise during execution.
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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Establish a change control board during the planning phase to review and approve any change requests.
Establishing a change control board (CCB) during the planning phase provides a formal, documented process for reviewing and approving or rejecting scope changes. This prevents uncontrolled scope creep by ensuring that any change request is evaluated for impact on cost, schedule, and resources before implementation, which is a key practice in the PMBOK Guide for the execution phase.
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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Close the project early if any scope changes are requested.
Why it's wrong here
Closing early is not a standard practice and would prevent delivering planned value.
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Involve all stakeholders in the project planning phase to ensure requirements are fully captured.
Why it's wrong here
While important, this alone does not prevent scope creep without a formal change control process.
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Include a detailed list of all deliverables in the project charter to avoid ambiguity.
Why it's wrong here
The project charter is a high-level document; detailed scope is in the scope statement, and a CCB is still needed.
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Establish a change control board during the planning phase to review and approve any change requests.
Why this is correct
A CCB provides a structured process to evaluate changes, preventing unauthorized scope creep.
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