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PK0-005 Practice Question: During scope verification, the project manager…
During scope verification, the project manager requests formal acceptance of a deliverable from the customer. The customer refuses to sign, stating the deliverable does not meet acceptance criteria. What should the project manager do next?
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Why each option matters
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Document the issue and initiate a change request to correct the deliverable
If acceptance criteria are not met, the project manager should document the issue and initiate the change control process to address the discrepancy.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Accept the refusal and move on to other deliverables
Why it's wrong here
Ignoring the issue is not appropriate; it must be resolved.
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Ask the customer to reconsider because the deliverable meets the scope statement
Why it's wrong here
If it doesn't meet criteria, reconsideration without change is not appropriate.
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Document the issue and initiate a change request to correct the deliverable
Why this is correct
The proper step is to document the non-acceptance and use the change control process to address it.
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Escalate to senior management immediately
Why it's wrong here
Escalation is for unresolvable issues; first attempt to resolve through change control.
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