Leverage Scope Governance Structures to Protect Project Scope and Foster Efficient Decision Making PMI-CP Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11expert · hard

   A project manager is leading a project with a tight deadline. A stakeholder requests a scope change that would add significant value but also require additional resources and extend the timeline. The change control board (CCB) is split on whether to approve it. The project sponsor is available and has the authority to make the final decision. What should the project manager do to protect scope while ensuring a timely decision?

   • AReject the change to protect the project's schedule and scope.
   • BPresent the change request with a full impact analysis to the sponsor and recommend a decision.
   • CDelay the decision until the CCB can reach consensus, even if it causes a schedule slip.
   • DApprove the change yourself to avoid the delay, since the sponsor is busy.
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2. 12foundation · easy

   What is the primary benefit of using a structured change request template in the scope governance process?

   • AIt automatically approves all scope changes
   • BIt eliminates the need for stakeholder input
   • CIt reduces the project manager's workload to zero
   • DIt ensures all necessary information is provided for a faster, more informed decision
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4. 13expert · hard

   A project manager is managing a project where the scope baseline is tightly controlled. A stakeholder submits a change request that is similar to a previously rejected change, but the project environment has changed significantly. The stakeholder is frustrated because the earlier request was rejected. What should the project manager do?

   • AAsk the stakeholder to withdraw the request to avoid conflict.
   • BApprove the change to appease the frustrated stakeholder.
   • CReject the request because it is similar to the previously rejected change.
   • DTreat the new request as a new change and submit it to the change control board with updated impact analysis.
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5. 14foundation · easy

   Which governance body is typically responsible for providing strategic direction and resolving escalated scope issues that exceed the project manager's authority?

   • ASteering committee
   • BProcurement department
   • CProject management office (PMO)
   • DQuality assurance team
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6. 15application · medium

   A project manager is leading a project where the scope baseline has been approved. A team member proposes a change that would improve the product but is not in the baseline. The change would require additional funding. What is the appropriate action to protect scope while considering the improvement?

   • AApprove the change yourself to improve the product.
   • BSubmit the proposed change to the change control board with an impact analysis.
   • CReject the change because it is not in the approved baseline.
   • DAsk the team member to implement the change without documenting it.
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