Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 1233

A project manager is leading a global project with resources spread out in different locations. The stakeholders have different interpretations of the requirements.
The project manager is concerned about scope creep.
Which action should the project manager take to control the scope?

Answer options

• A. Ensure that all key stakeholders agree to the project deliverables and there will be no need for changes.
• B. Accept only those changes to requirements that provide additional value to the project.
• C. Reject all changes that will increase the budget or increase the time line of the project.
• D. Accept only those changes that are approved by the change control board (CCB) prior to being implemented.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because having a change control board (CCB) ensures that all changes are evaluated and approved, which helps maintain control over the project scope. Options A and B are not effective as they do not account for necessary changes that might arise, while option C is too rigid and ignores potentially beneficial changes that could add value.