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PMI Exam PMP Topic 1 Question 74 Discussion

Actual exam question for PMI's PMP exam
Question #: 74
Topic #: 1
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Due to delays on some activities one of the project team members has increased the scope without any approval What should the project manager do next?

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by Malcolm at Apr 08, 2024, 03:01 PM

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Ruth
8 months ago
I think that would be a good idea, but it's important to first evaluate the impacts of the changes.
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Lizette
8 months ago
Should the project manager update the project documentation with the new scope then?
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Raina
9 months ago
Yeah, we need to see if those changes are going to affect the project negatively.
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Ruth
10 months ago
I think the project manager should evaluate the impacts of the changes made to the project.
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Lizette
10 months ago
I can't believe one of the team members increased the scope without approval!
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Jutta
11 months ago
For sure. And let's not forget, the project manager's got to have a serious chat with that team member about the importance of following the proper approval process. No more scope creep, even if it's well-intentioned!
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Mitzie
11 months ago
Haha, this sounds like a classic case of a team member trying to play the hero and 'save the day' without consulting the project manager. I'd say the best approach is to evaluate the impacts, document the changes, and then work with the team to figure out the best way to move forward. No need to be the scope police, but we gotta keep things under control, right?
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Idella
9 months ago
D) Update project documentation with the new scope.
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Dorian
9 months ago
Agreed, we need to understand the consequences before making any decisions.
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Sharita
9 months ago
C) Evaluate the impacts of the changes that were made to the project.
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Louvenia
11 months ago
Ah, the age-old project management dilemma - scope creep. I'd say the project manager needs to have a serious conversation with that team member and get to the bottom of why they made those changes without approval. Adding more team members might be a Band-Aid solution, but it doesn't address the root cause.
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Sherill
11 months ago
Absolutely. The project manager needs to get a handle on this situation before it spirals out of control. Evaluating the impact is key, but they'll also need to update the project documentation to reflect the changes. Can't have things looking all wonky, you know?
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Hoa
11 months ago
Hmm, I think the key here is to evaluate the impacts of the changes made to the project. We need to understand how this unauthorized scope increase has affected the timeline, budget, and other aspects before making any decisions. Removing the changes might be the easiest solution, but it might not be the best in the long run.
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Franklyn
11 months ago
Haha, right? That team member must have some serious chutzpah to just do that. Though I can't say I blame them if they were feeling the pressure to get things done. Still, the project manager's got to put a stop to that kind of unilateral decision-making.
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Denae
10 months ago
C) Evaluate the impacts of the changes that were made to the project
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Nicholle
10 months ago
That's true. It's always best to stick to the original plan unless changes are properly approved.
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Francesco
10 months ago
A) Remove the changes to match the original requirements
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Elin
10 months ago
Agreed. It's important to keep everything well-documented for future reference.
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Ricki
10 months ago
D) Update project documentation with the new scope
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Mila
10 months ago
Oh, definitely. You have to assess how those changes affect the project as a whole.
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Kristin
10 months ago
C) Evaluate the impacts of the changes that were made to the project
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Jina
11 months ago
Wow, this is a tricky one. I can see the project manager having a tough time navigating this situation. Increasing the scope without approval is a big no-no, but the team member might have had their reasons. I'm curious to see what the right approach is here.
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Mary
11 months ago
Yeah, I'm with you guys. Option C is the way to go. Though I gotta say, the project manager must be really sweating if one of the team members just went ahead and increased the scope without approval. Talk about a bold move!
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Marnie
11 months ago
I agree with Vincenza. We can't just remove the changes without understanding the implications. And adding more team members might not be the best solution if the schedule delays were due to other factors. Evaluating the impact is the logical first step.
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Vincenza
11 months ago
This is a tricky question. The project manager needs to address the scope change, but the right approach depends on the specific situation. I'm leaning towards option C - evaluating the impacts of the changes. That way, the project manager can make an informed decision about how to proceed.
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