Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 558

A project sponsor insists that the project scope for a new product launch should include two geographical locations. However, after the project scoping session was done, a project charter was completed and approved with one location only.

What should the project manager do?

Answer options

• A. Ask the sponsor to increase the budget and schedule of the project to accommodate the additional scope.
• B. Assess the impact to the scope and submit a change request for approval of the two locations before including them in the scope of the project.
• C. Discuss with the sponsor that the project scope is approved and it is not possible to include two locations as it will affect the budget.
• D. Encourage the sponsor to start another project for the additional location so that the current project is not impacted.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because assessing the impact and submitting a change request is the proper procedure for managing scope changes, ensuring that all stakeholders are informed and that the project's integrity is maintained. Option A is incorrect as simply increasing the budget and schedule without a formal change request is not appropriate. Option C overlooks the process for handling scope changes, and option D, while proposing a separate project, does not directly address the sponsor's request within the current project's framework.