CAPM Practice Question: Project Management Fundamentals and Core Concepts
A project team is experiencing frequent changes in requirements. The project manager wants to minimize disruptions. Which approach is best to manage changes effectively?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many exam-takers choose 'freeze requirements' (Option A) thinking it prevents disruption, but the CAPM exam tests the understanding that a formal change control process—not rigidity—is the correct way to manage changes in an adaptive environment.
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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Establish a change control board and process.
A formal change control board (CCB) and a documented change control process provide a structured, consistent method for evaluating, approving, and implementing changes. This minimizes disruptions by ensuring that only approved, impact-assessed changes are introduced, preventing ad-hoc modifications that can destabilize the project scope, schedule, and budget.
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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Freeze requirements after initial sign-off.
Why it's wrong here
Freezing is unrealistic in many projects and may not satisfy stakeholders.
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Establish a change control board and process.
Why this is correct
A formal process ensures changes are reviewed and approved before implementation.
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Let the team implement changes as they come.
Why it's wrong here
This leads to scope creep and loss of control.
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Communicate changes to stakeholders after implementation.
Why it's wrong here
Changes should be approved before implementation, not just communicated after.
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