Deal of The Day! Hurry Up, Grab the Special Discount - Save 25% - Ends In 00:00:00 Coupon code: SAVE25
Welcome to Pass4Success

- Free Preparation Discussions
Mail Us support@pass4success.com
Location US
Mob_nav_barsMENU

PMI PMP Exam - Topic 1 Question 74 Discussion

Due to delays on some activities one of the project team members has increased the scope without any approval What should the project manager do next?
C) Evaluate the impacts of the changes that were made to the project
A) Remove the changes to match the original requirements.
B) Add team members to the project to avoid more schedule delays.
D) Update project documentation with the new scope

PMI PMP Exam - Topic 1 Question 74 Discussion

Actual exam question for PMI's PMP exam
Question #: 74
Topic #: 1
[All PMP Questions]

Due to delays on some activities one of the project team members has increased the scope without any approval What should the project manager do next?

Show Suggested Answer Hide Answer
Suggested Answer: C

by Malcolm at Apr 08, 2024, 03:01 PM

Limited Time Offer

25%

Off

Get Premium PMP Questions as Interactive Web-Based Practice Test or PDF

Contribute your Thoughts:

0/2000 characters
Submit Cancel
Janna
6 months ago
Adding team members won't fix the root issue!
upvoted 0 times
...
James
6 months ago
Removing changes sounds too harsh, maybe just document it?
upvoted 0 times
...
Sena
7 months ago
Wait, how did they even change the scope without approval?
upvoted 0 times
...
Kate
7 months ago
I agree, C is the way to go!
upvoted 0 times
...
Zana
7 months ago
Definitely should evaluate the impacts first.
upvoted 0 times
...
Antonio
7 months ago
Updating the documentation sounds tempting, but I think we need to assess the changes' impacts before doing that. It feels like a risky move otherwise.
upvoted 0 times
...
Delila
8 months ago
I feel like adding team members could just complicate things more. We should focus on understanding the changes first, right?
upvoted 0 times
...
Avery
8 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about needing approval for scope changes. Maybe removing the changes is the right move?
upvoted 0 times
...
Roselle
8 months ago
I think the project manager should evaluate the impacts of the changes first. It seems like a crucial step before deciding anything else.
upvoted 0 times
...
Chu
8 months ago
Ugh, scope creep is the worst. I think option D is the way to go - just update the documentation and move forward. No need to overcomplicate things.
upvoted 0 times
...
Rochell
8 months ago
Okay, I've got this. The project manager should go with option A and remove the changes to match the original requirements. That's the safest bet to keep the project on track.
upvoted 0 times
...
Candida
8 months ago
Hmm, the project manager definitely needs to address this unauthorized scope increase. I'm leaning towards option C to evaluate the impacts - that seems like the most prudent first step.
upvoted 0 times
...
Lilli
8 months ago
This seems like a tricky one. I'll need to carefully consider the potential impacts of the scope changes before deciding on the best course of action.
upvoted 0 times
...
Iluminada
8 months ago
I'm a bit confused on this one. I don't recall the specific file extension Arista uses, so I'll have to make an educated guess.
upvoted 0 times
...
Carole
8 months ago
Okay, let me see. Microservices are all about modularity and encapsulating specific business capabilities, so I'm pretty sure the answer is A. I'll double-check my notes just to be sure.
upvoted 0 times
...
Maia
8 months ago
This looks like a tricky one. I'll need to think through the steps carefully to make sure I get the right actions.
upvoted 0 times
...
Ruth
2 years ago
I think that would be a good idea, but it's important to first evaluate the impacts of the changes.
upvoted 0 times
...
Lizette
2 years ago
Should the project manager update the project documentation with the new scope then?
upvoted 0 times
...
Raina
2 years ago
Yeah, we need to see if those changes are going to affect the project negatively.
upvoted 0 times
...
Ruth
2 years ago
I think the project manager should evaluate the impacts of the changes made to the project.
upvoted 0 times
...
Lizette
2 years ago
I can't believe one of the team members increased the scope without approval!
upvoted 0 times
...
Jutta
2 years ago
For sure. And let's not forget, the project manager's got to have a serious chat with that team member about the importance of following the proper approval process. No more scope creep, even if it's well-intentioned!
upvoted 0 times
...
Mitzie
2 years ago
Haha, this sounds like a classic case of a team member trying to play the hero and 'save the day' without consulting the project manager. I'd say the best approach is to evaluate the impacts, document the changes, and then work with the team to figure out the best way to move forward. No need to be the scope police, but we gotta keep things under control, right?
upvoted 0 times
Idella
2 years ago
D) Update project documentation with the new scope.
upvoted 0 times
...
Dorian
2 years ago
Agreed, we need to understand the consequences before making any decisions.
upvoted 0 times
...
Sharita
2 years ago
C) Evaluate the impacts of the changes that were made to the project.
upvoted 0 times
...
...
Louvenia
2 years ago
Ah, the age-old project management dilemma - scope creep. I'd say the project manager needs to have a serious conversation with that team member and get to the bottom of why they made those changes without approval. Adding more team members might be a Band-Aid solution, but it doesn't address the root cause.
upvoted 0 times
...
Sherill
2 years ago
Absolutely. The project manager needs to get a handle on this situation before it spirals out of control. Evaluating the impact is key, but they'll also need to update the project documentation to reflect the changes. Can't have things looking all wonky, you know?
upvoted 0 times
...
Hoa
2 years ago
Hmm, I think the key here is to evaluate the impacts of the changes made to the project. We need to understand how this unauthorized scope increase has affected the timeline, budget, and other aspects before making any decisions. Removing the changes might be the easiest solution, but it might not be the best in the long run.
upvoted 0 times
...
Franklyn
2 years ago
Haha, right? That team member must have some serious chutzpah to just do that. Though I can't say I blame them if they were feeling the pressure to get things done. Still, the project manager's got to put a stop to that kind of unilateral decision-making.
upvoted 0 times
Denae
2 years ago
C) Evaluate the impacts of the changes that were made to the project
upvoted 0 times
...
Nicholle
2 years ago
That's true. It's always best to stick to the original plan unless changes are properly approved.
upvoted 0 times
...
Francesco
2 years ago
A) Remove the changes to match the original requirements
upvoted 0 times
...
Elin
2 years ago
Agreed. It's important to keep everything well-documented for future reference.
upvoted 0 times
...
Ricki
2 years ago
D) Update project documentation with the new scope
upvoted 0 times
...
Mila
2 years ago
Oh, definitely. You have to assess how those changes affect the project as a whole.
upvoted 0 times
...
Kristin
2 years ago
C) Evaluate the impacts of the changes that were made to the project
upvoted 0 times
...
...
Jina
2 years ago
Wow, this is a tricky one. I can see the project manager having a tough time navigating this situation. Increasing the scope without approval is a big no-no, but the team member might have had their reasons. I'm curious to see what the right approach is here.
upvoted 0 times
...
Mary
2 years ago
Yeah, I'm with you guys. Option C is the way to go. Though I gotta say, the project manager must be really sweating if one of the team members just went ahead and increased the scope without approval. Talk about a bold move!
upvoted 0 times
...
Marnie
2 years ago
I agree with Vincenza. We can't just remove the changes without understanding the implications. And adding more team members might not be the best solution if the schedule delays were due to other factors. Evaluating the impact is the logical first step.
upvoted 0 times
...
Vincenza
2 years ago
This is a tricky question. The project manager needs to address the scope change, but the right approach depends on the specific situation. I'm leaning towards option C - evaluating the impacts of the changes. That way, the project manager can make an informed decision about how to proceed.
upvoted 0 times
...

Save Cancel