PK0-005 Project Life Cycle Practice Question
During project execution, a stakeholder requests a change to the project scope. What is the first step the project manager should take?
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Why each option matters
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Submit a change request to the change control board
The first step in change control is to document the change request and submit it for impact analysis.
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Inform the sponsor of the change
Why it's wrong here
The sponsor may be informed, but the first step is to submit a change request.
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Submit a change request to the change control board
Why this is correct
The change request is the first formal step.
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Implement the change immediately
Why it's wrong here
Changes must go through the change control process.
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Update the project baseline
Why it's wrong here
Baselines are updated only after approval.
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