APMG-International Change-Management-Foundation Exam - Topic 8 Question 53 Discussion

Actual exam question for APMG-International's Change-Management-Foundation exam

Question #: 53
Topic #: 8

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Which of the following is a purpose of creating a change management plan when preparing for change?

ADocument the set of typically recurring actions that contribute to change readness'

BProvide a detailed schedule of project and their dependencies

CCapture of full list of issues to be resolved before change can start

DRecord a list of all the change risks and the responsive actions required.

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Suggested Answer: D

One of the purposes of creating a change management plan when preparing for change is to record a list of all the change risks and the responsive actions required. This helps to identify potential threats and opportunities for the change and plan how to mitigate or exploit them. The other options are not purposes of a change management plan, but rather outcomes or inputs of other processes or activities. Reference: https://apmg-international.com/sites/default/files/Change%20Management%20Foundation%20Sample%20Paper%205%20-%20v1.0.pdf (page 11)

by Vincenza at Oct 30, 2025, 05:02 AM

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Lino

3 days ago

C makes sense too. Issues need to be addressed first.

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Barney

26 days ago

Totally agree with A, it sets the foundation!

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Norah

1 month ago

Wait, I thought D was just for risk management?

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Kimbery

1 month ago

C seems too broad, not really a main goal.

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Arminda

1 month ago

A is definitely a key purpose!

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Jeanice

2 months ago

Haha, I bet the exam writer was like "let's see if they can spot the obvious one!"

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Norah

2 months ago

D sounds good too, but A really captures the essence of a change management plan.

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Arminda

2 months ago

I agree, A is the way to go. Gotta have that change readiness plan, am I right?

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Alana

2 months ago

Option A is the correct answer. It's all about documenting the actions that help prepare for change.

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Rana

2 months ago

Capturing issues sounds important too, so C could be a contender, but I need to think about what we covered on change readiness.

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Earnestine

2 months ago

I feel like B is more about scheduling than change management, but I can't recall the exact details we discussed in class.

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Valentine

3 months ago

I remember we practiced a question about documenting risks, which makes me lean towards D, but I could be mixing it up with another topic.

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Michal

3 months ago

I feel B is more important. Schedules are crucial.

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Trinidad

3 months ago

I think it's A. It helps with readiness.

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Alishia

4 months ago

I think B is more important for clarity.

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Kenia

4 months ago

I think the change management plan is mainly about documenting actions, so maybe A is correct? But I'm not entirely sure.

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Celestina

4 months ago

Okay, I think I've got it. The purpose of the change management plan is to document all the critical elements needed to successfully manage the change, from readiness to risks. I'll go with the most complete answer, which is D.

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Sherman

4 months ago

Ah, I see. The change management plan is meant to cover all the key aspects of the change process, including readiness, issues, risks, and the project plan. I think the best answer is a combination of A, C, and D.

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Arlette

4 months ago

The change management plan is supposed to be a comprehensive plan for how the change will be executed, so I think the right answer is B - it should provide a detailed schedule and dependencies.

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Felix

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure. The change management plan seems like it would cover more than just readiness - maybe it's about capturing all the issues and risks too? I'm leaning towards C or D.

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Hassie

5 months ago

I think the purpose is to document the actions needed to get the organization ready for the change, so I'd go with option A.

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Anabel

3 months ago

Yeah, documenting actions is crucial for readiness.

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Cecily

3 months ago

I agree, option A makes the most sense.

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