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

Answer

When an approved change affects the project schedule, the schedule baseline must be formally updated to reflect the new, approved schedule parameters.

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

Answer

A baseline update reflects a formally approved change that permanently revises the project baseline, while a replan is a tactical adjustment to recover performance without altering the approved baseline.

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

Answer

Gold plating refers to adding unauthorized extras beyond the defined and approved scope, which is poor practice because it consumes resources without adding sanctioned value to project objectives.

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

Answer

The project manager should first assess the full impact of the unauthorized change, then submit a formal change request retroactively to bring it into the change control system and update baselines accordingly.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

All end users of the final deliverable

Answer

While the CCB includes key decision-makers such as the project manager, sponsor, and relevant SMEs, it is impractical to include all end users; representation is achieved through designated stakeholder representatives.

PMP - Project Management Professional Practice Test

PMP - Project Management Professional Practice Test

PMP Change Management and Control 3