Vanlal Peka wrote: Thank you for responding, Joe, Cynthia.
I do not disagree with your points. But the following question from PM Prepcast mock test confused me a bit. Could you let me know your thoughts?
Hope it's alright to post a Prepcast question here.
Question ID 610083
During project planning, the project team rigorously defined the project scope. During project execution, a senior engineer calls the project manager and suggests a simpler and more efficient design which could benefit the project.
What should the project manager do next?
A. Nothing, no changes are needed since the project scope was rigorously defined
B. Discuss the change with the project sponsor
C. Evaluate impact of the proposed change on the project constraints ( I selected this option based on Rita's. But PM Prepcast's reasoning is that a change request must be submitted prior to the impact analysis.)
D. Ask that engineer submit a change request (This is the best answer, per PM Prepcast mock test. Referred PMBOK 6th Ed. page 115)
Hi Vanlal,
Always remember to switch on the exam logic when writing the PMP exam.
In a real world setting, it is perfectly normal for my brain to start analyzing as soon as the senior engineer approaches me with the suggestion. However, in an exam setting, you only need to analysis the effect that the change makes after the change request has been made.
Therefore, both the answer C & D are correct, but D is a better answer because an impact analysis is only needed after a change request has been made.
Hope this helps,
Joe