Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 1122

Just as a team reaches a mutual consensus on a preferred design, a stakeholder submits a request to add new features that enhance the company's competitive advantage. What should the project manager do?

Answer options

• A. Start the process to include the new features of the product on the next iteration.
• B. Allow all requested changes and bypass the company's change control process.
• C. Reject all requested changes and bypass the company's change control process.
• D. Encourage the project team to add premium features to impress the client.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because it allows for a structured approach to include valuable features while adhering to the project timeline. Options B and C disregard the necessary change control process, which could lead to chaos in project management. Option D may lead to unnecessary features being added without proper evaluation of their impact on the project scope and objectives.