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PK0-005 Practice Question: A project team is experiencing scope creep…
A project team is experiencing scope creep because stakeholders keep adding minor features without formal approval. What is the best way to prevent this in the future?
⚠ Common exam trap
CompTIA often tests the misconception that increasing the budget or updating the charter can control scope creep, but the correct answer is always the formal change control process because it provides a structured approval gate.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Implement a change control process
A change control process is the formal mechanism to evaluate, approve, or reject changes to project scope. By requiring all feature requests to go through this process, the project manager ensures that scope creep is prevented because no minor feature can be added without documented approval and impact analysis. This directly addresses the root cause—stakeholders bypassing formal approval.
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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Implement a change control process
Why this is correct
Change control manages scope changes.
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Increase project budget
Why it's wrong here
Budget increase doesn't prevent creep.
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Ignore the requests until the next phase
Why it's wrong here
Ignoring requests can cause dissatisfaction.
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Update the project charter
Why it's wrong here
Charter is not for minor changes; it's high-level.
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