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PK0-005 Practice Question: During project execution, a key stakeholder…
During project execution, a key stakeholder demands a feature that was not included in the original scope. The project manager determines that the feature would require additional resources and extend the timeline. Which of the following is the BEST course of action?
⚠ Common exam trap
CompTIA often tests the misconception that satisfying a key stakeholder immediately is more important than following formal processes, leading candidates to choose Option B, but the correct approach is to initiate the change control process to evaluate and approve the change properly.
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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Initiate the change control process
Any change that impacts scope, resources, or timeline must go through the formal change control process as defined in the project management plan. This ensures that all changes are evaluated for impact, approved by the change control board (CCB), and properly documented before implementation. Skipping this process introduces uncontrolled scope creep and risks project failure.
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 scope without formal approval
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Updating scope without approval undermines control and may lead to unauthorized changes.
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Implement the feature to satisfy the stakeholder
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Implementing without formal approval violates change control and may cause scope creep.
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Reject the request because it is out of scope
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Out-of-scope requests should be processed through change control, not immediately rejected.
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Initiate the change control process
Why this is correct
Correct. The change control process evaluates the impact and obtains approval before changes are made.
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Same concept, more angles
1 more way this is tested on PK0-005
These questions test the same concept from different angles. Work through them to make sure you can recognise it however the exam phrases it.
Variation 1. A project manager is leading a software development project that has a fixed budget and strict deadline. During the execution phase, the development team identifies a critical security vulnerability that requires immediate remediation, which will add two weeks to the schedule and increase costs by 10%. What is the BEST course of action for the project manager?
medium- ✓ A.Escalate the issue to the project sponsor with a trade-off analysis of cost, schedule, and scope impacts.
- B.Reduce the scope by removing one feature to compensate for the additional work.
- C.Proceed with the original plan and document the vulnerability as a known risk.
- D.Instruct the team to fix the vulnerability immediately and then inform the sponsor of the changes.
Why A: The project manager must balance the triple constraint (cost, schedule, scope) when an unplanned security vulnerability emerges. Escalating to the sponsor with a trade-off analysis allows informed decision-making, as the fixed budget and strict deadline mean any change requires stakeholder approval. This aligns with PMI's best practices for managing change requests in a constrained environment.
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Written by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
Senior Network & Security Engineer · founder of Courseiva
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