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PK0-005 Practice Question: During execution, the project manager receives a…
During execution, the project manager receives a customer change request to add a significant feature. Analysis shows the change will increase the budget by 15% and extend the schedule by two months. What should the project manager do first?
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Submit the change to the change control board
The project manager must submit the change request to the change control board (CCB) for evaluation and approval, as it exceeds typical thresholds. Approving or rejecting without CCB is not allowed; updating the plan occurs only after 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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Approve the change
Why it's wrong here
Project managers rarely approve major changes; CCB approval is required.
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Reject the change
Why it's wrong here
The change should be evaluated by the CCB, not unilaterally rejected.
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Submit the change to the change control board
Why this is correct
Formal change control requires CCB review for significant changes.
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Update the project plan
Why it's wrong here
Updating the plan happens after the change is approved.
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Variation 1. During a project's executing phase, a key team member requests a change to the project scope. What should the project manager do first?
easy- ✓ A.Submit the change request to the change control board
- B.Reject the change to avoid scope creep
- C.Update the project management plan directly
- D.Approve the change immediately to maintain team morale
Why A: Following the change control process, the first step is to submit a formal change request, which will then be evaluated by the change control board.
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