Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 988

A project manager is leading a project that is at 90% completion. One of the key stakeholders requests a certification program to be included as part of the project. Another stakeholder disagrees and informs the project team that there should be no change to the project management plan since the project is nearing completion.

What should the project manager do?

Answer options

• A. Raise a change request to the change control board (CCB) and inform the project sponsor about the change.
• B. Update the project management plan and adjust the project budget with this change request.
• C. Ask the key stakeholder to take the lead in handling the request since they are more knowledgeable.
• D. Request a meeting with the stakeholders and their team members to inform them about this change.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, as it is essential for the project manager to formally raise a change request to the change control board (CCB) to assess the impact of the proposed certification program and to keep the project sponsor informed. Option B is incorrect because updating the project management plan without CCB approval is not advisable. Option C is not appropriate since the project manager should remain in control of the project changes. Option D does not address the formal process required to evaluate changes in a project nearing completion.