PCC Change Management 5

Question 1

A change order is being negotiated but work must proceed to avoid schedule delay. What mechanism allows work to start before final pricing is agreed?

Accepted Answer

Letter of intent or undefinitized change order (UCO)

Answer

A letter of intent or undefinitized change order authorizes the contractor to proceed while pricing and terms are still being negotiated.

Question 2

Which of the following change types does NOT require a formal change order but should still be documented?

Accepted Answer

Design clarifications that do not alter cost or schedule

Answer

Design clarifications with no cost or schedule impact do not require a change order but should be documented to prevent future disputes.

Question 3

In a change log, which field is most critical for tracking the financial health of the change management process?

Accepted Answer

Projected cost impact per change and cumulative total

Answer

Tracking projected cost impact per change and the running cumulative total allows the team to monitor budget exposure from all pending and approved changes.

Question 4

An owner-directed acceleration to recover lost schedule time is known as:

Accepted Answer

Constructive acceleration

Answer

Constructive acceleration occurs when an owner denies a valid time extension and effectively forces the contractor to accelerate work at its own cost.

Question 5

Which of the following BEST describes the role of a change management plan within the project management plan?

Accepted Answer

It defines the process, roles, and thresholds for submitting, reviewing, and approving changes

Answer

The change management plan documents the governance framework—who can request, review, and approve changes and under what conditions.

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PCC Change Management 5