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PMI PMP Exam - Topic 1 Question 110 Discussion

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?
B) Ask the project team to analyze the impact.
A) Escalate the issue to the change control board (CCB).
C) Register the risk and document the contingency plan.
D) Have the project team brainstorm alternatives.

PMI PMP Exam - Topic 1 Question 110 Discussion

Actual exam question for PMI's PMP exam
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?

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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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Keena
26 days ago
D could be useful. Alternatives might save the project.
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Jerry
1 month ago
C makes sense. Registering the risk helps in planning ahead.
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Mertie
1 month ago
I feel like A is important too. Escalating keeps everyone informed.
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Sabra
1 month ago
I think B is the best choice. Analyzing the impact is crucial.
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Dona
2 months ago
Alternatives brainstorming sounds good, but we need to know the impact first!
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Tammara
2 months ago
I disagree, escalation to the CCB should be the first step.
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Ma
2 months ago
Surprised they didn't inform us earlier about the uninstallation!
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Laquanda
2 months ago
I think C is more important, gotta have a backup plan!
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Honey
2 months ago
Definitely B, the team needs to assess the impact first.
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Bong
2 months ago
Looks like the project team is in for a wild ride. I wonder if they'll need to call in the IT Avengers to save the day.
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Frank
3 months ago
I hope the IT security team didn't uninstall the platform just to mess with the project team. That would be a real plot twist!
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Thaddeus
3 months ago
A) Escalating to the change control board is the right move. This is a significant change that will impact the project, so we need to get the higher-ups involved.
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Alberta
3 months 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
4 months 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
4 months 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
4 months 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
4 months 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
4 months 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
4 months 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
5 months 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
5 months 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
5 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
5 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
5 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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