PMI-PBA Exam - Topic 3 Question 111 Discussion

Actual exam question for PMI's PMI-PBA exam

Question #: 111
Topic #: 3

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?

DPostpone the baseline approval meeting, analyze the impact, and schedule a new meeting to discuss dependencies and
priorities with stakeholders.

CShare the new requirements with all stakeholders and ask them to submit their comments before the meeting.

BAsk for more resources to manage this change and justify these additional resources with the value the change will give to
the company.

ADiscuss the change with stakeholders during the baseline approval meeting and ask them to approve the new baseline.

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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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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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