The answer is to update the project management plan and baseline to reflect the change. This is correct because once the change control board approves a change, it becomes an authorized modification that must be formally integrated into the project’s documented scope, schedule, and budget through a baseline update. On the CompTIA Project+ PK0-005 exam, this tests your understanding of the change control process flow and the project manager’s responsibility after approval—a common trap is thinking the sponsor’s concern requires re-opening the decision, but the CCB’s approval is final, and the PM addresses budget worries through communication, not by stalling. Remember the sequence: evaluate, present, approve, then update—never skip the baseline update step. A helpful memory tip is “Approve then Update,” ensuring you lock in the new baseline before moving forward.
PK0-005 Project Management Concepts Practice Question
This PK0-005 practice question tests your understanding of project management concepts. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
A project manager is leading a software development project. The client requests a feature change that will add two weeks to the schedule and increase costs by $10,000. The project manager evaluates the impact and presents options to the change control board. The board approves the change but the project sponsor expresses concern about the budget. What should the project manager do next?
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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Update the project management plan and baseline to reflect the change
The change control board (CCB) has approved the change, making it an authorized modification. The project manager must now update the project management plan and baseline to formally incorporate the approved change, ensuring the schedule and budget reflect the new scope. The sponsor's concern is noted but does not override the CCB's decision; the PM should address the concern through communication and reporting, not by halting the process.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
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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Cancel the change until the sponsor is satisfied
Why it's wrong here
The change is approved; cancellation would require a new change request.
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Update the project management plan and baseline to reflect the change
Why this is correct
After approval, the plans and baselines must be updated.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Proceed with the original plan and ignore the sponsor's concern
Why it's wrong here
The change is approved, so the plan must be updated.
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Escalate the sponsor's concern to the change control board
Why it's wrong here
The change is already approved; escalation is unnecessary.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates confuse the sponsor's concern with a veto power, but the CCB has final authority over change approval; the PM's duty is to implement the decision and manage stakeholder expectations, not to re-open the decision.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
In project management, the baseline (cost, schedule, scope) is the formal reference against which performance is measured. Once a change is approved, the baseline must be updated via the integrated change control process (PMBOK Guide). Real-world example: a software project using Agile with a CCB might approve a feature that adds 2 sprints; the PM updates the release plan and budget forecast, then communicates the impact to the sponsor through a revised project charter or status report.
KKey Concepts to Remember
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
TExam Day Tips
→Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
→Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A practitioner preparing for the PK0-005 exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
What to study next
Got this wrong? Here's your next step.
Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.
Project Management Concepts — This question tests Project Management Concepts — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Update the project management plan and baseline to reflect the change — The change control board (CCB) has approved the change, making it an authorized modification. The project manager must now update the project management plan and baseline to formally incorporate the approved change, ensuring the schedule and budget reflect the new scope. The sponsor's concern is noted but does not override the CCB's decision; the PM should address the concern through communication and reporting, not by halting the process.
What should I do if I get this PK0-005 question wrong?
Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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