CAPM Practice Question: Project Management Fundamentals and Core Concepts
During project execution, a key stakeholder requests a change that would add a new feature to the product. The project manager evaluates the impact on scope, schedule, and cost. According to the change management plan, which step should the project manager take first?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is that candidates often jump to 'submit to CCB' (Option B) because they know changes need approval, but they forget that the impact analysis must be completed first to provide the CCB with the necessary information for decision-making.
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 of the change on the project constraints
The change management plan requires the project manager to first analyze the impact of the proposed change on scope, schedule, and cost before any further action. This analysis provides the necessary data to determine whether the change should be submitted to the CCB for approval. Skipping this step would violate the defined change control process.
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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Analyze the impact of the change on the project constraints
Why this is correct
Evaluating the impact on scope, schedule, and cost is the documented first step before a change request reaches the change control board. The change management plan requires this impact analysis so the board can make an informed approve, reject, or defer decision.
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Submit the change request to the change control board (CCB) for approval
Why it's wrong here
The impact analysis is complete, so the CCB submission is the next step, not the first. It is tempting because CCB approval is the formal gate for scope changes, and would be correct once the request has been documented and assessed.
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Implement the change and document it later
Why it's wrong here
Implementing before approval bypasses the change management plan's authorisation gate, creating uncontrolled scope creep. It is tempting as a way to keep the stakeholder satisfied quickly, and would suit a project with no formal change control process.
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Reject the change because it was not part of the original scope
Why it's wrong here
Rejection is premature: the change management plan requires evaluation and a CCB decision, not automatic refusal on scope grounds. It is tempting as scope protection, and would be right if the request clearly violated a fixed constraint or contract.
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