Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 1121

A project sponsor asks the project team to add an enhancement to the project. How should the project manager address this request?

Answer options

• A. Accept the request because it came from the project sponsor.
• B. Refuse the project sponsor’s request because it is out of scope.
• C. Check if the budget can cover the enhancement.
• D. Validate the proposed change's impact on the project.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, as validating the impact of the proposed change is crucial for understanding how it will affect project timelines, costs, and resources. While option A might seem reasonable, accepting any request without analysis could lead to issues. Option B is incorrect because just because a request is out of scope doesn't mean it should be refused without consideration. Option C is also not sufficient on its own; budget considerations come after understanding the overall impact.