PMI CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management) Examination Content OutlinePredictive, Plan-Based MethodologiesMedium
A project manager is leading a software development project. During the execution phase, the client requests a significant change to a core feature that was already approved and developed. The project manager needs to ensure that this change is properly documented, evaluated, and approved before implementation. Which project management process is the project manager primarily performing?
- ADirect and Manage Project Work
- BControl Scope
- CValidate Scope
- DMonitor and Control Project Work
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. Control Scope
The scenario describes managing changes to the project scope, which includes documenting, evaluating, and approving/rejecting changes. This is the core function of the Control Scope process.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Direct and Manage Project Work focuses on leading and performing the work defined in the project management plan.
- C. Validate Scope is the process of formalizing acceptance of the completed project deliverables.
- D. Monitor and Control Project Work is the process of tracking, reviewing, and reporting project progress against the performance objectives defined in the project management plan.
Control Scope
The process of monitoring the status of the project and product scope and managing changes to the scope baseline.
- Prevents scope creep.
- Ensures all changes are processed through the change control system.
- Maintains the scope baseline.
Memory trick: Scope Control: Keep the project within its fences.