Exam PMP topic 1 question 132 discussion

Actual exam question from PMI's PMP

Question #: 132
Topic #: 1

A project manager is assigned to manage a project for a previous client of the company. The project manager was warned that this client will likely try to add extra scope to the project without considering the impact of change on time, cost, quality, and risks.
Which action should the project manager take to help plan and manage the budget and resources?

A. Refuse to allow the client to change the scope and examine the lessons learned register.
B. Decompose the deliverables into work packages and review the project charter.
C. Create tight scope statements and review the historical information.
D. Include a scope change process and review the project charter.

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Suggested Answer: D 🗳️

by Hung1 at April 19, 2023, 12:28 a.m.

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Hung1

Highly Voted 1 year, 2 months ago

D. Include a scope change process and review the project charter. The project manager should include a scope change process that outlines the steps for requesting, evaluating, approving, and managing scope changes. This process should be communicated to the client and the project team to ensure everyone understands how changes will be managed. The project manager should also review the project charter, which outlines the project's goals, objectives, and scope. This will help ensure that any proposed scope changes are aligned with the project's objectives and goals.

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aqz_111

Highly Voted 1 year, 2 months ago

I selected C because the PM was warned. He should review the lesson learned because the scope statement has a boundary to exclude the not in scope items. The scope baseline should be approved. Once the scope baseline is approved, any change should be via the agreed integrated change control procedures. Based on the lesson learned, we should set project boundary as the first step, set change control is the second step

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pigmeatpig

Most Recent 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Selected Answer: C

C is the correct answer, D is reactive. While having a process is good, that wont' stop the customer from requesting a ton of changes. If you have a tight scope statement You don't have to go through all the change request crap.

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