Implement and Manage the Change Order Process Effectively and Deliver Project Benefits and Value PMI-CP Practice Questions (Page 5)

Questions 21–25

1. 21foundation · easy

   What is a potential downfall of using technology for change order management?

   • AIt makes the change process slower
   • BLow user adoption due to complexity
   • CIt eliminates the need for a change control board
   • DIt reduces the accuracy of change records
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2. 22expert · hard

   A project manager is evaluating two change management tools. Tool A has advanced automation and integrates with the project schedule, but has a steep learning curve. Tool B is simple and easy to use but lacks automation and requires manual updates. The team is small and changes are infrequent. Which tool should the project manager choose?

   • AChoose neither and continue using a manual spreadsheet
   • BTool A, because automation will save time in the long run
   • CChoose Tool A but provide extensive training
   • DTool B, because user adoption is more important than advanced features for a small team
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4. 23expert · hard

   A project manager is leading a project that is in the execution phase. The change control process was finalized during planning. A major change request is submitted that would alter the project's scope and require re-baselining. The project sponsor is concerned about the impact on benefits. What should the project manager do?

   • AEscalate directly to the sponsor for a decision
   • BApprove the change quickly to avoid delaying the project
   • CReject the change because it requires re-baselining
   • DFollow the established change process, which includes a benefits impact assessment
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5. 24foundation · easy

   What is a potential benefit of using technology to manage scope changes?

   • AGuaranteed user adoption of the system
   • BElimination of the need for stakeholder approval
   • CAutomatic acceptance of all changes
   • DImproved traceability of change requests
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6. 25application · medium

   A project manager is designing a change process for a hybrid project that uses both waterfall and agile components. The process must be flexible enough for agile parts but controlled enough for waterfall parts. Which approach is most effective?

   • AUse a single change process for the entire project to ensure consistency
   • BDefine separate change processes for each component, aligned with their governance needs
   • CUse the waterfall process for all changes to ensure rigor
   • DUse the agile process for all changes to speed up approval
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