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PK0-005 Practice Question: During project execution, a stakeholder requests…
During project execution, a stakeholder requests a change that will increase costs. Which document should the PM update first?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many candidates confuse the change request form with the risk register, thinking that any cost increase must be a risk event, but the change request form is the correct first step to formally document and evaluate the proposed change before any risk analysis occurs.
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Why each option matters
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Change request form
When a stakeholder requests a change that increases costs, the project manager must first document the change using a change request form. This initiates the formal change control process, ensuring the request is evaluated for impact on scope, schedule, budget, and quality before any updates are made to other documents. The change request form is the primary artifact for capturing and tracking proposed changes in project management.
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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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Communication plan
Why it's wrong here
The communication plan outlines how information is shared, not how changes are documented.
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Project charter
Why it's wrong here
The project charter is a high-level authorization document and is not typically updated for changes.
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Change request form
Why this is correct
All changes must be formally documented in a change request form before assessment.
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Risk register
Why it's wrong here
The risk register tracks risks, not change requests; a change may introduce risks, but the change form comes first.
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