Question 167 of 487
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
Impact analysis is the first step to understand the effects of the change.
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Submit the change request to the change control board (CCB) for approval
Why it's wrong here
The impact must be assessed before submitting to CCB.
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Implement the change and document it later
Why it's wrong here
Changes must follow the change control process and be approved before implementation.
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Reject the change because it was not part of the original scope
Why it's wrong here
Changes should be evaluated through the formal process, not automatically rejected.
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Last reviewed: Jun 11, 2026
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