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PK0-005 Practice Question: A project sponsor proposes increasing the project…
A project sponsor proposes increasing the project budget to add a new feature requested by a key stakeholder. What should the project manager do first?
⚠ Common exam trap
CompTIA often tests the misconception that a sponsor’s authority allows them to bypass the formal change control process, leading candidates to incorrectly choose updating the plan or asking for separate funding instead of submitting a change request to the CCB.
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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Submit a change request to the change control board.
The project manager must first submit a formal change request to the change control board (CCB) because adding a new feature after the budget has been approved constitutes a change to the project scope, schedule, and cost. This follows the formal change control process defined in the project management plan, ensuring that all changes are evaluated for impact, approved, and documented before implementation. Without CCB approval, updating the plan or proceeding with the feature would violate the project’s baseline and governance procedures.
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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Update the project plan to include the new feature.
Why it's wrong here
Must first get approval.
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Inform the stakeholder that the feature cannot be added.
Why it's wrong here
Dismissing without analysis is inappropriate.
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Ask the sponsor to fund the feature separately.
Why it's wrong here
Still needs formal change process.
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Submit a change request to the change control board.
Why this is correct
Formal change control is required.
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