CAPM Predictive Plan-Based Methodologies Practice Question
A key stakeholder requests a new feature after the project requirements have been formally approved and the scope baseline has been set. What is the first process the project manager should follow?
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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Submit a change request through Perform Integrated Change Control
When a change is requested after the scope baseline is set, the formal process is to submit a change request through Perform Integrated Change Control. Option A (Validate Scope) is about formal acceptance of deliverables, not handling changes. Option C (Control Scope) monitors scope status but does not approve changes. Option D (Direct and Manage Project Work) executes work, not manages change requests.
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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Validate Scope to confirm the new feature
Why it's wrong here
Validate Scope is for formal acceptance of deliverables, not for initiating changes.
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Submit a change request through Perform Integrated Change Control
Why this is correct
Any change after baseline must go through the integrated change control process.
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Control Scope to update the scope baseline
Why it's wrong here
Control Scope involves monitoring, but baseline changes require approved change requests.
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Direct and Manage Project Work to incorporate the feature
Why it's wrong here
This process executes work, not handles change requests; it would be unauthorized scope creep.
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