CAPM Change Control & Configuration 2

Question 1

A team member discovers that the project scope statement no longer reflects the agreed deliverables after several informal updates. What should the project manager do FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Submit a formal change request to update the scope baseline

Answer

Any change to a project baseline must go through the formal change control process by submitting a change request.

Question 2

Which document authorizes the change control board (CCB) to approve or reject changes on a project?

Accepted Answer

Change management plan

Answer

The change management plan defines the CCB's authority, composition, and procedures for evaluating and approving changes.

Question 3

A requested change has been approved by the CCB. What is the NEXT step the project manager should take?

Accepted Answer

Update the project management plan and baselines

Answer

After CCB approval, the project manager must update the relevant project management plan components and baselines to reflect the approved change.

Question 4

In configuration management, what is a 'configuration item' (CI)?

Accepted Answer

An item whose performance and functional attributes are formally controlled

Answer

A configuration item is any hardware, software, or document whose attributes are formally managed and controlled under configuration management.

Question 5

Which process is responsible for capturing, classifying, and recording change requests in the CAPM framework?

Accepted Answer

Perform Integrated Change Control

Answer

Perform Integrated Change Control is the central process that reviews, approves, and manages all change requests across the project.

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CAPM Change Control & Configuration 2