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PMI-PBA Exam - Topic 3 Question 111 Discussion

A stakeholder requests to add new critical requirements the day before the scheduled baseline requirements approval meeting. The stakeholder insists that these requirements must be taken into account despite time and budget constraints.What is the most effective way to manage this situation?
D) Postpone the baseline approval meeting, analyze the impact, and schedule a new meeting to discuss dependencies and priorities with stakeholders.
C) Share the new requirements with all stakeholders and ask them to submit their comments before the meeting.
B) Ask for more resources to manage this change and justify these additional resources with the value the change will give to the company.
A) Discuss the change with stakeholders during the baseline approval meeting and ask them to approve the new baseline.

PMI-PBA Exam - Topic 3 Question 111 Discussion

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Question #: 111
Topic #: 3
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A stakeholder requests to add new critical requirements the day before the scheduled baseline requirements approval meeting. The stakeholder insists that these requirements must be taken into account despite time and budget constraints.

What is the most effective way to manage this situation?

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Suggested Answer: D

According to the PMI Guide to Business Analysis, one of the best practices for managing changes to requirements is to communicate them to all relevant stakeholders and solicit their feedback before approving or rejecting the change request. This ensures that the impact of the change is understood and agreed upon by all parties, and that the change does not introduce any conflicts or inconsistencies with the existing requirements. By sharing the new requirements with all stakeholders and asking them to submit their comments before the meeting, the business analyst can facilitate a constructive discussion and reach a consensus on how to proceed with the change request.Reference: PMI Guide to Business Analysis, page 287-288.


by Penney at Jan 24, 2026, 09:09 PM

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Mammie
16 days ago
Maybe negotiate a phased approach for the new requirements?
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Gail
22 days ago
Agreed. We need to prioritize existing requirements.
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Joanna
27 days ago
I think we should assess the impact first.
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Francoise
1 month ago
This is tough. Last-minute changes can derail everything.
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Stephen
3 months ago
I doubt they understand the impact of these changes on the timeline.
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Benton
3 months ago
We have to consider the budget too, can't just add stuff without a plan!
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Jesusa
3 months ago
Wait, are they serious? This is so last-minute, it’s not feasible.
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Stacey
3 months ago
Totally agree, adding new requirements now is a recipe for disaster!
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Alonso
3 months ago
Just stick to the original plan, we can't keep changing things last minute.
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Cherilyn
3 months ago
I'd suggest a good old-fashioned game of rock-paper-scissors to decide which requirements get prioritized.
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Lizbeth
4 months ago
Haha, the stakeholder must think we have a magic wand to make this happen overnight!
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Celestine
4 months ago
Bring in the project sponsor to mediate and help the stakeholder understand the impact of the last-minute changes.
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Lenna
4 months ago
Negotiate with the stakeholder to prioritize the new requirements and see if any can be deferred to a later phase.
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Michal
4 months ago
The stakeholder's request is unreasonable, and we should politely but firmly explain the constraints.
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Iraida
4 months ago
I think we should assess the impact of these new requirements on the project. Maybe we can suggest a phased approach if they can't wait for the next cycle?
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Stanton
4 months ago
I feel a bit uncertain about the best approach here. Should we involve the project sponsor to help manage the stakeholder's expectations?
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Ilene
5 months ago
This situation feels similar to a practice question we did on scope creep. I think we might need to negotiate the requirements or push back on the timeline.
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Ruth
5 months ago
I remember we discussed prioritizing requirements and how to handle last-minute changes, but I'm not sure how to balance that with the stakeholder's insistence.
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Renea
6 months ago
Ooh, this is a classic project management challenge. I'd recommend standing firm on the timeline, but offering to re-evaluate the scope and see what can be reasonably added.
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Rosita
6 months ago
Yikes, that's a tough spot. I'd start by clarifying exactly what the new requirements are and why they're critical. Then I'd see if we can prioritize and scope them down to fit the timeline.
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Laurel
6 months ago
Hmm, this is a tough one. I'd document the stakeholder's request and the constraints, then propose a phased approach to get the critical pieces in on time.
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Mabelle
6 months ago
Ugh, last-minute changes are the worst. I'd push back firmly on the time and budget constraints, but try to find a creative solution that works for everyone.
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Ira
6 months ago
This seems like a tricky situation. I'd try to understand the stakeholder's reasoning and see if we can find a compromise.
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Ronnie
24 hours ago
Maybe we can prioritize the new requirements?
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Aron
6 days ago
True, understanding their reasoning is key.
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Jutta
11 days ago
We need to hear the stakeholder out first.
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