Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 1037

A project manager is reviewing the lessons learned for an historical project. The review identifies that the client's engineer was adamant that they review all changes, even those not identified in the contract.

How should the project manager deal with this when planning the project?

Answer options

• A. Update the project charter with this information regarding change management.
• B. Talk with the client to ensure they are aware of the change management procedure.
• C. Ensure the change management plan highlights this requirement to prevent future issues.
• D. Update the project risk register to identify this risk and describe how to mitigate the issue.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because ensuring the change management plan clearly states this requirement will help avoid misunderstandings and issues later. Option A, while useful, does not specifically address the change management plan. Option B is important but does not provide a proactive approach to managing changes. Option D focuses on risk management rather than the immediate need to clarify change management processes.