Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 1344

A project manager is nearing completion of an automation project. One of the key stakeholders requests a meeting to discuss some new ideas that would make the project even more appealing to end users. As a result, the stakeholder suggests that the project manager does not close the project.

What should the project manager do first?

Answer options

• A. Add it to the issue log as an ongoing issue.
• B. Review and validate the scope management plan.
• C. Update the project charter with the new requirement.
• D. Add a risk to the risk register.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct action is to review and validate the scope management plan, as this will help determine if the new ideas fit within the project's existing scope. Adding to the issue log or risk register does not address the potential changes to the project scope, and updating the project charter might be premature without assessing the impact on scope.