Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) — Question 190

A subject matter expert (SME) was recently assigned to a project to manage the new compliance requirement. The SME claimed that the activity's prioritization needed to change and the schedule could be cut to mitigate the effect of this new compliance need.

How should the project manager proceed?

Answer options

• A. Perform Integrated Change Control.
• B. Update the schedule to include compliance.
• C. Manage Stakeholder Engagement.
• D. Conduct a risk assessment with the team.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct approach is to perform Integrated Change Control because it allows the project manager to formally assess and approve changes to the project scope, schedule, or resources. Updating the schedule without going through change control could lead to confusion and misalignment with stakeholders. Managing Stakeholder Engagement and conducting a risk assessment are important but do not directly address the immediate need for change control in response to the SME's recommendations.