PK0-005 Project Life Cycle Practice Question
A project manager is working on a construction project that must comply with local building codes. A new regulation is introduced mid-project that requires additional safety features not in the original scope. The project manager documents the change and submits it to the change control board. What should the project manager do NEXT?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is assuming that regulatory urgency justifies bypassing the change control process or that the project manager can approve changes independently.
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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Wait for the change control board's decision and then update the project management plan if approved.
Once a change request is submitted to the change control board, the project manager must await their decision. If the change is approved, the project manager updates the project management plan and baselines accordingly. This structured approach ensures that changes are evaluated for their impact on scope, schedule, cost, and quality before implementation.
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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Ask the sponsor to approve the change directly, bypassing the change control board.
Why it's wrong here
Bypassing the change control board undermines the established governance process. Even if the sponsor has authority, the change control board exists to evaluate changes systematically. Going directly to the sponsor can create inconsistency and may not address all impacts. The proper flow is to submit the change request to the CCB for review and decision.
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Implement the change immediately to avoid regulatory penalties.
Why it's wrong here
Implementing the change before the change control board approves it violates the integrated change control process. Even though regulatory compliance is important, the project manager must follow the established change management procedure. Unauthorized changes can lead to scope creep, budget overruns, and lack of proper documentation, which may cause more significant issues later.
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Wait for the change control board's decision and then update the project management plan if approved.
Why this is correct
After submitting a change request to the change control board, the project manager must wait for their decision. If approved, the project manager then updates the project management plan, including the scope, schedule, and cost baselines as needed, and communicates the change to stakeholders. This ensures the change is properly integrated and documented.
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Reject the change because it was not in the original scope and would cause delays.
Why it's wrong here
Rejecting a change that is required for regulatory compliance is not appropriate. The project manager's role is to evaluate and submit changes, not to unilaterally reject them. The change control board is responsible for approving or rejecting change requests. Additionally, ignoring regulatory requirements could have legal and financial consequences for the organization.
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