Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 1049

The sponsor approaches the project manager with new features they want added to the project. The project is 95% complete, but the sponsor insists that continued support for the project relies on the addition of the new features.

What should the project manager do?

Answer options

• A. Implement the new features after assessing the impact.
• B. Reject the new features since it amounts to gold plating.
• C. Assess the impact of the features and refer it to the change control board (CCB).
• D. Add the new features to avoid losing the sponsor's support for the project.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because assessing the impact of the new features and referring it to the change control board (CCB) ensures that any changes are documented and approved properly, maintaining project integrity. Option A is not ideal since it skips the formal change process, while B rejects the features without due consideration, and D risks adding features without proper evaluation, potentially leading to project scope issues.