Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 1237

A project team was hired to perform on-site duties, but there were unexpected circumstances that required the entire team to work remotely. Some team members returned to their hometowns, and they are now requesting reimbursement for operational expenditures.
What should the project manager do?

Answer options

• A. Review the budget and allocate funds for the reimbursements.
• B. Update the project management plan with the incurred costs.
• C. Ask the team members to draft a justification before processing the reimbursements.
• D. Follow the Perform Integrated Change Control process and submit a change request.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because any changes to the project budget or scope, such as reimbursing team members for unexpected costs, must go through the Perform Integrated Change Control process to ensure proper documentation and approval. Options A, B, and C do not follow the formal change control process necessary for managing project changes and financial adjustments.