Exam PMP topic 1 question 904 discussion

Actual exam question from PMI's PMP

Question #: 904
Topic #: 1

A project manager is executing a large project with many stakeholders. One of the primary stakeholders is requesting a change to the project scope. The project manager knows that this scope change will not require much effort from the project team. The project manager is worried that going through the full change control process will hold up the project schedule.

What should the project manager do?

A. Ask the primary stakeholder for their official approval to avoid the change control process.
B. Implement the change in order to avoid changes to the schedule baseline.
C. Reject the change request because the project is already being executed.
D. Submit a formal change request since the change is affecting the project baseline.

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Suggested Answer: D 🗳️

by psvexam at Dec. 28, 2023, 10:22 p.m.

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victory108

8 months, 3 weeks ago

Selected Answer: D

D. Submit a formal change request since the change is affecting the project baseline

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Kim222

11 months, 1 week ago

Selected Answer: D

Handle work so that it flows according to schedule.

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517f9da

1 year, 2 months ago

Selected Answer: D

D. Submit a formal change request since the change is affecting the project baseline. Explanation: Even if the change does not require much effort, it is essential to follow the formal change control process to ensure that all changes are documented, reviewed, and approved, preventing potential issues and maintaining project integrity.

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Abdelmonm

1 year, 6 months ago

Selected Answer: D

Even if the scope change seems minor and may not require much effort from the project team, it's important to follow the established change control process. This process ensures that changes are properly evaluated, documented, and approved, preventing uncontrolled changes that can impact project baselines, schedules, and overall project success. Option D is the correct choice as it aligns with best practices in change management. By submitting a formal change request, the project manager can ensure that the change is properly assessed, documented, and approved through the change control process.

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psvexam

1 year, 7 months ago

Ans A The question is clear that the change does not impact the project baseline or schedule. Only if the change goes through Change control process, then it will change the schedule. So what is the point in complicating by going thru D? I would rather select A, just get an approval to implement the change without going through change control process.

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8a6d137

1 month, 2 weeks ago

NO. Rule # 1....no gold plating. This is common rule in all PMing methodologies.

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