Question

During execution of a predictive project, a stakeholder submits a formal request to add a new reporting feature that would increase both cost and schedule. The project manager has already logged the request. What should the project manager do NEXT before any work on the change begins?

Accepted Answer

Assess the impact of the change on scope, cost, schedule, and quality, then submit it to the change control board for approval

Answer

Immediately begin implementing the feature to keep the stakeholder satisfied

Answer

Reject the request because the project baseline has already been established

Answer

Add the feature to the project scope and update the schedule without further review