Change Control and Management

Correct Answer: Analyze the interdependencies between changes and present them as a consolidated package to the CCB

The best approach when dealing with conflicting change requests is to analyze their interdependencies and present them as a consolidated package to the Change Control Board (CCB). This approach is optimal because: - It allows for holistic analysis of impacts and dependencies - Enables identification of conflicts and synergies between changes - Promotes efficient decision-making by the CCB - Ensures comprehensive risk assessment - Maintains project integrity through coordinated change management The other options are incorrect because: Prioritizing based on stakeholder influence could lead to suboptimal project outcomes and doesn't address technical dependencies between changes. Evaluating changes separately misses the interconnections between requests and could lead to implementing conflicting changes. Processing requests on a first-come-first-served basis is arbitrary and doesn't consider the technical or business implications of the changes or their relationships to each other.

Correct Answer: The change log with timestamps and approval signatures

The change log is the primary document that demonstrates proper change control management in projects. It serves as an official record that captures: 1. Each modification request 2. Timestamps of when changes were proposed and processed 3. Approval signatures from authorized personnel 4. Sequential documentation of the change control process While the project management plan documents the overall strategy, it doesn't specifically track individual changes and their approvals. The requirements traceability matrix focuses on linking requirements to project components but isn't designed to document change approvals. Meeting minutes from Change Control Board sessions provide supporting documentation but are not the primary proof of proper change processing - they only capture discussions and decisions at specific points in time. The change log is the definitive document because it provides a complete audit trail of all modifications, showing who approved them and when, making it the key evidence for demonstrating proper change control processes were followed.

Correct Answer: Document the change request in the change log and assign a tracking number

The first step in any change control process is to formally document the change request and assign it a tracking number in the change log. This ensures: 1. The change is properly captured and tracked in the system 2. Each request has a unique identifier 3. There is an official record of the request 4. The change can be monitored throughout its lifecycle The other answers represent valid steps but occur later in the process: Conducting an impact analysis is the second step after documentation. Scheduling a Change Control Board meeting comes after the impact analysis is complete and documentation is available for review. Creating an implementation plan only occurs after the change has been approved through proper channels.