A project manager is managing a project with a tight deadline. A change request is submitted that could improve efficiency but requires additional testing. The CCB is concerned about the schedule impact. What should the project manager do to help the CCB make a decision?

Approve the change quickly to improve efficiency.

Recommend rejection to avoid schedule delays.

Provide a detailed impact analysis, including schedule and risk trade-offs.

Ask the requester to withdraw the request to avoid conflict.

A project manager has an approved change that affects the project's communication plan. What should the project manager do to implement this change?

Ask the team to adapt to the new communication approach without updating the plan.

Inform stakeholders of the change but do not update the plan.

Update the plan but do not inform stakeholders until the next status meeting.

Update the communications management plan and inform stakeholders of the new communication approach.

During project execution, a stakeholder submits a change request. According to the change management plan, what is the FIRST step the project manager should take?

Identify and formally record the change request in the change log.

Submit the change request to the change control board (CCB) for approval.

Evaluate the impact of the change on scope, schedule, and cost.

Implement the change immediately to avoid project delays.

A project manager has an approved change that requires additional resources. What should the project manager do to integrate this change?

Ask the sponsor for more money without updating the plan.

Inform the team and ask them to work overtime to cover the gap.

Wait for the next budget cycle to acquire resources.

Update the resource management plan and acquire the additional resources.

Why is it important to update project documentation after an approved change?

To keep the project team informed of changes.

To avoid updating the project management plan.

To satisfy the sponsor's reporting requirements.

To ensure the project team has accurate and traceable records.

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Domain 3Objective 3

Task 3 Manage and Control Changes PMP Practice Questions (Page 5)

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21expert · hard
A project manager is managing a project with a tight deadline. A change request is submitted that could improve efficiency but requires additional testing. The CCB is concerned about the schedule impact. What should the project manager do to help the CCB make a decision?
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22application · medium
A project manager has an approved change that affects the project's communication plan. What should the project manager do to implement this change?
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23foundation · easy
During project execution, a stakeholder submits a change request. According to the change management plan, what is the FIRST step the project manager should take?
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24application · medium
A project manager has an approved change that requires additional resources. What should the project manager do to integrate this change?
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25foundation · easy
Why is it important to update project documentation after an approved change?
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