Program Management Professional (PgMP) — Question 271

What should a program manager do when a scope change has been approved that will drastically affect the program costs assuming that the costs will be added to the program budget?

Answer options

• A. Adjust the cost baseline
• B. Communicate cost of the change to all stakeholders
• C. Adjust the quality baseline
• D. Communicate the change to all stakeholders

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, as adjusting the cost baseline is necessary to reflect the newly approved costs in the program budget. Options B and D involve communication but do not address the need for formal adjustments to budget documents, while option C incorrectly suggests changing the quality baseline, which is unrelated to cost changes.