PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) — Question 50

A major stakeholder of a project is surprised to learn that a particular requirement was not implemented during the latest launch. The business analyst tells the stakeholder that the requirement status was changed to “deferred”.
What could have prevented the stakeholder from being surprised about the status change?

Answer options

• A. The status should have been reviewed prior to project launch.
• B. The status should have been communicated to all project stakeholders.
• C. The status should have been updated in the traceability matrix.
• D. The status should have been communicated to the requirement’s source.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer, B, is accurate because effective communication with all project stakeholders is essential for ensuring everyone is aware of any changes in requirement status. Options A, C, and D, while relevant, do not guarantee that all stakeholders are informed, which is critical to preventing surprises.