PMI PMP Exam - Topic 1 Question 110 Discussion

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Question #: 110
Topic #: 1

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In the execution phase of a project, the development team is informed by the IT security department that one of the external platforms that the team is using will be uninstalled for the whole organization.

What should the project manager do first?

AEscalate the issue to the change control board (CCB).

BAsk the project team to analyze the impact.

CRegister the risk and document the contingency plan.

DHave the project team brainstorm alternatives.

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Suggested Answer: B

When an unexpected change or constraint arises during execution, the project manager should first assess the impact. The development team is closest to the technical implications, and their analysis will guide decisions about alternatives, scheduling, or risk.

Per the PMBOK Guide -- Seventh Edition (Risk and Delivery Performance Domains), impact analysis is a key first step before escalating, updating risk logs, or brainstorming new paths forward.

Option A is premature before understanding the scope of impact.

Option C is about risk documentation, but this situation already materialized.

Option D is part of response planning, not the first action.

PMBOK Guide -- Seventh Edition, Risk and Delivery Performance Domains

PMI Change Control and Impact Assessment Guidelines

by Lemuel at Jan 05, 2026, 05:16 AM

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Alberta

3 days ago

D) Brainstorming alternatives is a great idea. There might be a workaround or a different solution that we haven't considered yet.

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Dannie

8 days ago

C) Registering the risk and documenting the contingency plan is crucial. We can't just wait for the issue to happen, we need to be proactive and have a plan in place.

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Nadine

13 days ago

B) Asking the project team to analyze the impact is the first logical step. We need to understand the full scope of the issue before escalating or taking any other action.

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Linwood

18 days ago

Brainstorming alternatives sounds like a good idea, but I wonder if we should have a clearer picture of the situation before doing that.

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Dominga

23 days ago

I feel like registering the risk and documenting a contingency plan is important, but it might be premature without first assessing the impact.

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Mary

29 days ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I remember a practice question where escalating to the CCB was the right move when facing significant changes. Maybe that could apply here too?

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Teresita

1 month ago

I think the project manager should probably ask the team to analyze the impact first. It seems like understanding the consequences is crucial before taking any further steps.

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Mitzie

1 month ago

I'm leaning towards option B. Analyzing the impact is crucial so we can make an informed decision about how to handle this change.

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Lauryn

1 month ago

Brainstorming alternatives is a good idea. We should explore other options that could work instead of the external platform to keep the project on track.

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Jonell

2 months ago

I'd go with documenting the risk and contingency plan. That way we have a plan in place in case the external platform really does get uninstalled.

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Na

2 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit confused. Should we escalate this to the change control board right away? That seems like the safest option to get their input.

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Velda

2 months ago

I think I'd start by asking the team to analyze the impact. We need to understand how this change will affect the project before we can decide the best course of action.

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