Exam PMP topic 1 question 278 discussion

D is absurd: any evaluation of changes to the project (schedule, cost, plan..) is made before the change request or during the approval process. Not after...

This is A. From PMBOK 6th (4.6.3.1) Approved change requests will be implemented through Direct and Manage Project Work. Deferred or rejected change requests are communicated to the person or group requesting the change. From PMI Website: https://www.projectmanagement.com/wikis/396744/change-management-process-for-project If the change is approved, the following will occur: The change will be communicated to the team Project deliverables will be updated to reflect the change The change request will be closed on the CID Log All approved change requests will be communicated in the "Project Name" status report

After the change is approved, you have to tell the stakeholder next. That's according to the PMBOK. After the change is approved, then contact the stakeholder and let them know the request was approved.

Both A and D are okay based on the available documentations. Based on my experience it is better to have a clue on the way forward before communicating it to the team. The team should focus on its actual assignments and be involved only after planning.

It is only after evaluation that a communication can take place

D. Evaluate the adjustments to the project management plan. Explanation: According to the Change Control Process in PMP methodology: - A change request is submitted and reviewed. - The Change Control Board (CCB) approves or rejects the change. - If approved, the project manager must evaluate the impact of the change on the project constraints (scope, schedule, cost, risk, quality, resources). - The Project Management Plan (PMP) and associated project documents (schedule, budget, risk register, etc.) must be updated accordingly before execution. - After the evaluation and updates, the project team and stakeholders are informed, and execution begins.

A. Notify the project team about the change request's approval.

Option D is the correct answer because after the change request has been approved, the project manager needs to assess the impact of the change on various aspects of the project, such as scope, schedule, cost, resources, and risk. This ensures that the change is properly integrated into the project, and any necessary adjustments to the project management plan are made. This may involve updating timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and risk management strategies to accommodate the change.

D. When a major change request is approved, the next step is to evaluate its impact on the project management plan (scope, schedule, budget, quality, and other aspects).

After the change request has been accepted by the Change Control Board (CCB), the project manager should take the following steps as part of the change management process according to PMI guidelines: Next Steps: Update Project Documents: Revise the project management plan, including the scope, schedule, and cost baselines, to reflect the approved changes. This includes updating any relevant project documents such as the project scope statement, WBS (Work Breakdown Structure), and schedule baseline. Communicate the Change: Inform all relevant stakeholders about the change and its implications. This includes the project team, clients, and any other parties affected by the change. Clear communication ensures that everyone understands how the change will impact the project moving forward.

6.4 Closing the Change Request If the change is approved, the following will occur: The change will be communicated to the team Project deliverables will be updated to reflect the change The change request will be closed on the CID Log All approved change requests will be communicated in the "Project Name" status report

The CR was approved. D is before approval

A and B part of D activities.

D. Evaluate the adjustments to the project management plan. After the change request has been reviewed and accepted by the change control board (CCB), the project manager should evaluate the adjustments required to the project management plan. This includes updating the project scope, schedule, budget, and any other relevant plans to incorporate the new branch of the bridge into the engineering design. While notifying the project team (option A) and including the new branch in the design (option B) are important steps, they should be done after evaluating the adjustments to the project management plan. Similarly, communicating the decision to the stakeholder who requested the change (option C) is also important but should be done in conjunction with the other actions. The first step is to evaluate the impact of the change on the project management plan to ensure that the project remains on track and aligned with the new requirements.

the sequence of these actions may vary depending on the specific circumstances of the project. Typically, the project manager would first notify the project team (A), then update the design (B), evaluate the adjustments to the project management plan (D), and finally communicate the decision to the stakeholder

This is already approved. The PM needs to execute the change by adding the new design feature.

The project manager should **D. Evaluate the adjustments to the project management plan**. Now that the change request has been approved, it's important to understand how this change will impact the project's scope, schedule, cost, and other areas. The project manager will need to update the project management plan to reflect these changes. This could involve adjusting the schedule, reallocating resources, revising cost estimates, and more. Once the project management plan has been updated, the project manager can then proceed with implementing the change, which includes notifying the project team, updating the design, and communicating with stakeholders. However, the specific actions will depend on the project's change management plan and the specific circumstances of the situation.