Change Control PK0-005 Practice Questions (Page 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6expert · hard

   A project manager is leading a project with a Change Control Board (CCB) that includes the project sponsor, the IT director, and a business analyst. A change request is submitted that would add a new feature to the project's deliverable. The impact analysis shows the change would increase the project's cost by 10% and extend the schedule by one week. The project sponsor is in favor of the change, but the IT director is against it. The business analyst is undecided. What should the project manager do?

   • AReject the change because the IT director is against it
   • BApprove the change because the project sponsor is in favor
   • CFacilitate a discussion among the CCB members to reach a consensus
   • DMake the decision on behalf of the CCB because they are split
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2. 7foundation · easy

   What is the role of the approval process in change control?

   • ATo assign responsibility for implementing the change
   • BTo ensure that all changes are implemented without delay
   • CTo provide a formal decision point for accepting or rejecting changes
   • DTo document the change request for historical purposes
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4. 8expert · hard

   A project manager is documenting a change request for a new feature. The request must include the reason for the change, the expected impact, and the alternatives considered. The stakeholder who requested the change is a senior executive who is known for being impatient with paperwork. What should the project manager do to ensure the change request is complete?

   • AComplete the change request on behalf of the executive and submit it for approval
   • BReject the change request because the executive did not provide the required documentation
   • CSubmit the change request without the impact analysis to save time
   • DAsk the executive to provide the required information in a brief meeting
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5. 9foundation · easy

   What is the correct sequence of steps in the change control process?

   • AImpact analysis → Submit request → Approval → Communication → Implementation
   • BApproval → Submit request → Impact analysis → Communication → Implementation
   • CSubmit request → Approval → Impact analysis → Implementation → Communication
   • DSubmit request → Impact analysis → Approval → Implementation → Communication
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6. 10application · medium

   A project manager is reviewing a proposed change that would replace a third-party reporting tool with an in-house solution. The change would save $20,000 in licensing fees but would require two developers to work overtime for three weeks. The project is currently on schedule and within budget. What should the project manager do FIRST?

   • AConduct an impact analysis to assess the effects on schedule, cost, and resources
   • BReject the change because it will delay the project schedule
   • CApprove the change because the licensing savings outweigh the overtime costs
   • DSubmit the change request to the Change Control Board for approval
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