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PK0-005 Practice Question: During project execution, a team member reports…
During project execution, a team member reports that a key deliverable will be delayed by two weeks due to an unforeseen technical issue. The project manager evaluates the change and determines the impact on the critical path. According to best practices, what should the project manager do first?
⚠ Common exam trap
Test-takers frequently confuse 'immediate communication' (Option D) with the correct first step, failing to recognize that formal impact analysis and a change request must precede any stakeholder notification or budget requests.
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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Analyze the impact on the project schedule and cost, then submit a change request.
Upon identifying a delay that impacts the critical path, the project manager must first analyze the full impact on schedule and cost before formally documenting the change. Submitting a change request initiates the formal change control process, ensuring that all stakeholders review and approve adjustments before any plan updates or actions are taken. This aligns with the PMBOK Guide's integrated change control process, which requires impact analysis as the first step after identifying a potential change.
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 plan and inform stakeholders after the delay occurs.
Why it's wrong here
Stakeholders should be informed early, and a change request should be made before updating plans.
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Tell the team member to work overtime to meet the original deadline.
Why it's wrong here
This ignores the issue and does not follow change management.
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Analyze the impact on the project schedule and cost, then submit a change request.
Why this is correct
Standard change control process: assess impact, then request change.
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Immediately inform the sponsor and request a budget increase.
Why it's wrong here
This jumps to action without proper analysis and change control.
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