CAPM Predictive Plan-Based Methodologies Practice Question
In a predictive project, the project sponsor requests a scope change that will significantly increase the project cost. The project manager should FIRST:
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Evaluate the impact of the change on the project constraints
When a scope change is requested, the project manager must first evaluate the impact on project constraints (cost, schedule, quality, etc.) before proceeding. Updating the charter or rejecting the change without evaluation is premature.
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Reject the change as it impacts budget
Why it's wrong here
Rejecting without analysis is not appropriate; the change should be evaluated.
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Evaluate the impact of the change on the project constraints
Why this is correct
The first step is to analyze the change's effect on scope, schedule, cost, and quality.
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Update the project charter
Why it's wrong here
The charter is created during initiation; updates are not the first step for a scope change.
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Implement the change immediately
Why it's wrong here
Implementing without change control violates project governance.
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