CAPM Predictive Plan-Based Methodologies Practice Question
You are the project manager for a construction project using a predictive plan-based methodology. The project has a detailed scope baseline approved by stakeholders. During the execution phase, a key stakeholder requests an additional feature that would require significant changes to the scope. You estimate the impact will increase the project cost by 15% and extend the schedule by three weeks. The project charter clearly defines the original scope and budget. What is the BEST course of action?
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, present it to the stakeholder, and submit a formal change request to the change control board.
In a predictive methodology, changes to the scope baseline must go through formal change control. The project manager should evaluate the impact and submit a formal change request to the change control board for approval. Option D is the correct action. Option A would violate the baseline by proceeding without formal approval. Option B implements without analysis or approval. Option C rejects without proper evaluation, which is not appropriate as changes can be considered through the 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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Ask the project sponsor to authorize the change verbally and proceed.
Why it's wrong here
Verbal authorization bypasses documented change control.
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Implement the change immediately to satisfy the stakeholder, then document it later.
Why it's wrong here
This undermines change control and baseline integrity.
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Reject the request because the scope baseline is already approved.
Why it's wrong here
Changes can be considered through formal process, not outright rejection.
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Analyze the impact, present it to the stakeholder, and submit a formal change request to the change control board.
Why this is correct
Proper change control process ensures impact is assessed and approved.
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