Change Requests

Correct Answer: Document the change request and evaluate its impact on project objectives

According to PMBOK guidelines, all change requests must follow the established change control process, regardless of funding availability or stakeholder support. The correct answer follows proper change management procedures by first documenting the change request and evaluating its impact on project objectives. This systematic approach ensures: - Proper assessment of schedule impacts - Analysis of resource requirements - Evaluation of risks and dependencies - Understanding effects on other project constraints The other options are incorrect because: - Having available funding alone is not sufficient justification to proceed with changes - Verbal approval does not satisfy proper change control documentation requirements - Market alignment, while important, does not override the need for formal change control processes Key point: Even when changes seem beneficial and resources are available, organizations must follow formal change control processes to maintain project governance and ensure comprehensive impact analysis.

Correct Answer: Document all viewpoints and facilitate the discussion to reach a consensus based on project objectives

A project manager's primary role in change control board decisions is to facilitate the decision-making process while remaining neutral and objective. The best approach is to document all viewpoints and facilitate discussions to reach a consensus based on project objectives. This approach: - Maintains the PM's neutral position - Ensures all perspectives are considered - Aligns with project governance principles - Supports collaborative decision-making - Focuses on project objectives Other options are less appropriate because: - Analyzing technical feasibility oversteps the PM's role and could be seen as trying to unduly influence the decision - Postponing the decision and gathering more data could cause unnecessary delays when sufficient information may already be available - Having individual meetings might create the perception of political maneuvering and could undermine the board's collective decision-making process The PM should focus on facilitating the process rather than influencing the outcome, while ensuring decisions align with project objectives.

Correct Answer: Document the change request, analyze impacts, present findings to CCB, get formal approval, update project documents

The correct sequence follows the formal change management process as outlined in PMBOK: 1. Document the change request - This creates a formal record 2. Analyze impacts - Assess how the change affects project constraints 3. Present to Change Control Board (CCB) - Ensures proper governance 4. Get formal approval - Required before implementing changes 5. Update project documents - Maintains documentation accuracy Why other options are incorrect: - Implementing changes before getting formal approval violates change control procedures - Skipping CCB review removes necessary oversight - Starting with analysis before documentation lacks proper tracking - Getting only team approval rather than CCB approval is insufficient Risk management plan changes must follow formal change control processes to ensure proper evaluation, authorization, and documentation. Changes should not be implemented until receiving proper approval through established governance channels.