PMP Change Management and Control 3

Question 1

An approved change request that impacts the project schedule should be reflected in which document?

Accepted Answer

The schedule baseline

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The project charter

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The cost management plan

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The stakeholder register

Question 2

What BEST distinguishes a baseline update from a replan?

Accepted Answer

A baseline update reflects an approved change that permanently changes the baseline, while a replan adjusts tactics without changing the baseline

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Baseline updates require sponsor approval while replans do not

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Replans are more formal and always require CCB approval

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There is no meaningful difference between the two terms

Question 3

Which of the following BEST describes gold plating in project management?

Accepted Answer

Adding extra features or quality beyond what is required without a formal change request

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Exceeding quality standards as formally requested by the customer

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Implementing approved scope changes ahead of the planned schedule

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Procuring premium-grade materials for critical project deliverables

Question 4

A project manager discovers that a team member implemented an unapproved change. What should the project manager do FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Assess the impact of the unauthorized change and submit a retrospective change request

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Remove the team member from the project immediately as a disciplinary measure

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Document the change in the lessons learned register and move on

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Ignore the change if it appears to be beneficial to the project

Question 5

The Change Control Board typically does NOT include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

All end users of the final deliverable

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Project manager

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Project sponsor

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Subject matter experts relevant to the change

Question 6

According to the PMBOK® Guide, which of the following is a key output of the Perform Integrated Change Control process?

Accepted Answer

Approved change requests

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Project charter updates

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Risk register updates only

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Stakeholder engagement plan

Question 7

A project is nearing completion when a regulatory body mandates a new compliance requirement. The project manager should:

Accepted Answer

Evaluate the requirement and submit a change request to incorporate it into the project

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Complete the project as planned since it is nearly finished and compliance can be addressed later

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Ask the project sponsor to formally waive the regulatory requirement

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Document the requirement for consideration in the next project phase only