CSPM Change Management & Control 2

Question 1

Which type of change request updates the cost or schedule baseline to reflect approved scope changes?

Accepted Answer

Baseline update

Answer

A baseline update formally revises the approved cost, schedule, or scope baseline to incorporate approved changes, keeping it a realistic reference point.

Question 2

Preventive actions in change management are BEST described as:

Accepted Answer

Proactive steps taken to ensure future project performance aligns with the project management plan

Answer

Preventive actions are proactive interventions made before a problem occurs to reduce the probability of future negative variances from the plan.

Question 3

Which of the following best distinguishes a corrective action from a preventive action?

Accepted Answer

Corrective actions realign current performance with the plan; preventive actions reduce the likelihood of future deviations

Answer

Corrective actions bring current deviations back in line with the plan, while preventive actions reduce the probability that future performance will deviate.

Question 4

A project sponsor requests an addition to the project scope without adjusting the schedule or budget. This situation is BEST described as:

Accepted Answer

Scope creep

Answer

Scope creep occurs when scope is expanded without corresponding adjustments to the schedule, cost, or resources, threatening project success.

Question 5

Which change management metric BEST indicates whether a project's change control process is efficient?

Accepted Answer

Average time from change request submission to CCB decision

Answer

The average cycle time from submission to decision reflects the speed and efficiency of the change control process, helping identify bottlenecks.

CSPM - Certified Senior Project Manager Practice Test

CSPM - Certified Senior Project Manager Practice Test

CSPM Change Management & Control 2