CAPM Predictive Plan-Based Methodologies Practice Question
During project execution, a stakeholder requests a new feature that was not in the original scope. The project manager determines that the feature can be accommodated without affecting the critical path, but will increase costs. According to the predictive plan-based methodology, what should the project manager do NEXT?
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 the change request to the change control board
All changes must go through formal change control. The project manager should submit a change request to the change control board (CCB) for evaluation and approval. Approving the change unilaterally or updating the plan without approval violates the change management 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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Approve the change to improve stakeholder satisfaction
Why it's wrong here
The project manager cannot approve scope changes that impact cost without CCB authorization.
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Inform the stakeholder that the change cannot be accepted
Why it's wrong here
The change should be evaluated first; outright rejection is not appropriate.
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Submit the change request to the change control board
Why this is correct
Formal change control requires submitting a change request to the CCB for review.
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Update the project management plan to include the feature
Why it's wrong here
Plan updates require approved change requests; updating without approval is premature.
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