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    PracticePMI PMP®PMI PMP Practice ExamQuestion 12
    Hard1 markMultiple Choice
    Task 3: Evaluate external business environment changesBusiness EnvironmentExternal Changes

    PMP · Question 12 · Task 3: Evaluate external business environment changes

    A project manager is leading a large transformation project. A new government regulation is announced that will impact the project's compliance requirements in six months. What should the project manager do FIRST?

    Answer options:

    A.

    Immediately implement changes to the project scope to comply with the new regulation.

    B.

    Analyze the impact of the new regulation on the project's scope, schedule, and cost.

    C.

    Submit a change request to the Change Control Board (CCB).

    D.

    Inform the sponsor that the project will be delayed.

    How to approach this question

    Follow the sequence: Event -> Analyze Impact -> Create Change Request -> Approval -> Implement.

    Full Answer

    B.Analyze the impact of the new regulation on the project's scope, schedule, and cost.✓ Correct
    Changes in the business environment (Task 3) require an impact analysis before any action is taken.

    Common mistakes

    Skipping the analysis step and jumping to solutions or change requests.
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