CompTIA CV0-004 Exam - Topic 3 Question 41 Discussion

Actual exam question for CompTIA's CV0-004 exam

Question #: 41
Topic #: 3

Which of the following situations would require a project manager to revise the communication plan during a project's execution?

AA change is approved that impacts the project schedule and budget

BThe test results are not as expected

CThe team is unclear which meetings they should attend

DA stakeholder requests some changes to the scope

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Suggested Answer: C

If team members are confused about which meetings to attend, this indicates a flaw in the communication plan. Revising the plan ensures clear expectations on who participates in which communication events. Scope or schedule changes don't automatically require altering the communication plan.

by Tracey at Nov 24, 2025, 05:35 AM

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Gennie

1 month ago

I still lean towards A. Major changes need immediate updates to the plan.

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Zona

1 month ago

D is also important. Stakeholder changes can shift the whole project.

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Lisha

2 months ago

True, but C can be fixed with a quick meeting. A is more critical.

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Jin

2 months ago

But what about C? If the team is confused, that’s a big issue too.

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Iraida

2 months ago

I agree, A makes sense. It affects everyone involved.

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Daniel

2 months ago

I think A is the best choice. Changes in schedule and budget need clear communication.

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Alberta

2 months ago

I disagree, all options could need a revision!

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Yuki

2 months ago

Surprised that D isn't the top reason!

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Rene

3 months ago

I think B is also a reason to update it.

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Tamekia

3 months ago

Definitely A, that impacts everything!

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Melissa

3 months ago

Option B about test results not meeting expectations? That's just a regular project challenge, not a communication plan problem.

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Ula

4 months ago

Haha, the team being unclear about meetings? That's just a sign of poor project management, not a communication plan issue!

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Melvin

4 months ago

Hmm, I'm not so sure. I think option D is also a valid answer. If a stakeholder requests scope changes, that could impact communication needs as well.

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Celestine

4 months ago

I agree with Lauryn. A change that affects the project's core elements like schedule and budget is a clear trigger to update the communication plan.

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Lauryn

4 months ago

Option A is the correct answer. A change that impacts the schedule and budget would definitely require revising the communication plan.

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Lynette

4 months ago

Option D sounds right too, especially if the stakeholder's changes impact how we communicate with the team or other stakeholders.

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Yolande

4 months ago

I'm not so sure about option B. While unexpected test results might need communication, I'm not convinced it directly requires a plan revision.

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Clement

5 months ago

I think option A makes sense because any change that affects the schedule or budget usually requires updates to the communication plan.

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Viki

5 months ago

For this type of question, I'd focus on identifying the situations that would have the biggest impact on communication. A change to schedule/budget or scope changes seem like the most obvious ones that would necessitate revising the plan.

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Teri

5 months ago

I'm a bit confused on this one. B) about the test results not being as expected doesn't seem directly related to the communication plan. But I could be missing something.

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Elli

5 months ago

I'm leaning towards D) as the best answer. If a stakeholder requests scope changes, that would definitely require updating the communication plan to make sure everyone is on the same page.

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Lizette

6 months ago

C seems minor, can't they just ask?

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Louvenia

6 months ago

I remember a practice question where unclear communication led to project delays, so option C seems like a strong candidate for needing a revised plan.

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Lenny

6 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure. C) could also be a reason to revise the communication plan if the team is unclear on meeting attendance. That could lead to communication breakdowns.

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Weldon

6 months ago

I think A) is the most likely answer here. If a change is approved that impacts the schedule and budget, the communication plan would need to be revised to keep everyone informed.

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