The correct answer is to submit a change request to the change control board for evaluation. This is required because, under a predictive (waterfall) approach, any deviation from the approved baseline—even a minor change request that adds only two days—must follow the formal integrated change control process. The change control board (CCB) exists precisely to assess impacts beyond the critical path, such as resource allocation, cost, and stakeholder expectations, ensuring no unauthorized scope creep occurs. On the PMP exam, this scenario tests your understanding that the project manager does not have unilateral authority to approve schedule changes, regardless of idle time or perceived insignificance. A common trap is assuming “minor” means “no process needed,” but the exam emphasizes that all changes require a documented request and CCB review. Memory tip: “Minor change, major process—always CCB before progress.”
PMP Process — Managing Technical Aspects Practice Question
This PMP practice question tests your understanding of process — managing technical aspects. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
You are managing a project using a predictive approach. A key stakeholder requests a minor change that does not affect the critical path but will add two days to the schedule. The team has some idle time. What should you do?
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
✓
Submit a change request to the change control board for evaluation.
Even minor changes must go through change control. Option C is correct. Option A bypasses process; Option B is not the PM's sole decision; Option D assumes approval without analysis.
Key principle: NAT direction and interface roles matter as much as the IP address mapping. Inside/outside designation controls which traffic is translated.
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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Tell the team to implement the change and update the schedule later.
Why it's wrong here
Implementing without approval violates change control.
✓
Submit a change request to the change control board for evaluation.
Why this is correct
Integrated Change Control is required for any scope change.
Related concept
Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
✗
Refuse the change to protect the schedule baseline.
Why it's wrong here
Changes can be accommodated through proper process.
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Approve the change since it is minor and the team can absorb the delay.
Why it's wrong here
All changes must follow the formal change control process.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: NAT rules depend on direction and matching traffic
NAT is not only about the public address. The inside/outside interface roles and the ACL or rule that matches traffic are just as important.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
NAT questions usually test address translation, overload/PAT behaviour, static mappings and whether the right traffic is being translated. Read the interface direction and address terms carefully.
KKey Concepts to Remember
Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
PAT allows many inside hosts to share one public address using ports.
Inside local and inside global describe the private and translated addresses.
NAT ACLs identify traffic for translation, not always security filtering.
TExam Day Tips
→Identify inside and outside interfaces first.
→Check whether the scenario needs static NAT, dynamic NAT or PAT.
→Do not confuse NAT matching ACLs with normal packet-filtering intent.
Key takeaway
NAT direction and interface roles matter as much as the IP address mapping. Inside/outside designation controls which traffic is translated.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A small business has 20 workstations on the 192.168.1.0/24 network and one public IP from its ISP. The router uses PAT (NAT overload) so all 20 devices share one public address using different source ports. NAT questions test whether you understand the four address terms and which direction each translation applies.
Related glossary terms
Concepts from this question explained
These glossary pages explain the core terms tested in this PMP question in full detail.
Review the four NAT address types (inside local, inside global, outside local, outside global), PAT port overload, and static vs dynamic NAT use cases. Then practise related PMP NAT questions on configuration and troubleshooting.
Process — Managing Technical Aspects — This question tests Process — Managing Technical Aspects — Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Submit a change request to the change control board for evaluation. — Even minor changes must go through change control. Option C is correct. Option A bypasses process; Option B is not the PM's sole decision; Option D assumes approval without analysis.
What should I do if I get this PMP question wrong?
Review the four NAT address types (inside local, inside global, outside local, outside global), PAT port overload, and static vs dynamic NAT use cases. Then practise related PMP NAT questions on configuration and troubleshooting.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
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Variation 1. In a large, multi-phase construction project, the project sponsor asks you to bypass the change control process to expedite a minor change that the sponsor believes is low risk. The change could save two weeks on the schedule. What should you do?
hard
A.Agree to bypass the process given the low risk and schedule benefit
✓ B.Explain the importance of following the change control process and submit a change request
C.Implement the change but document it after the fact
D.Escalate the sponsor's request to the PMO without further discussion
Why B: Option B is correct because PMI requires following the change control process regardless of perceived risk. Option A is wrong because bypassing process sets a bad precedent. Option C is wrong because ignoring the sponsor is counterproductive. Option D is wrong because escalating without explanation is not effective.
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