PK0-003 · Question #331
A new software solution is being deployed. The customer realizes that an important piece of the software must be purchased in order for the project to be successful. Which of the following is TRUE abo
The correct answer is D. Project schedule may be affected and the project manager must follow the change control. The discovery of a required additional software component during deployment signifies a change to the project's baseline, necessitating formal change control procedures.
Question
A new software solution is being deployed. The customer realizes that an important piece of the software must be purchased in order for the project to be successful. Which of the following is TRUE about this scenario?
Options
- AThe new piece of software will most likely expand the scope of the project therefore a new scope
- BThe current project must be completed and a new project can be started to implement the
- CQuality management metrics are affected therefore the project manager should review the quality
- DProject schedule may be affected and the project manager must follow the change control
How the community answered
(43 responses)- A7% (3)
- B5% (2)
- C12% (5)
- D77% (33)
Why each option
The discovery of a required additional software component during deployment signifies a change to the project's baseline, necessitating formal change control procedures.
While it might expand the scope, it does not necessarily require a new scope statement; rather, the existing scope statement would be updated through change control.
It is inefficient and unlikely that a critical, required piece for this project would wait for a new project; it would be integrated via change control.
While quality could be indirectly affected by delays or scope changes, the primary and immediate consequence is a change that impacts the project's planned execution, making quality metrics review a secondary step compared to initiating change control.
The realization that an important piece of software must be purchased represents a deviation from the original project plan, affecting scope, cost, and potentially the schedule. In such a scenario, the project manager must initiate and follow the established change control process to formally evaluate, approve, or reject this new requirement, ensuring all project baselines are updated accordingly. This formal process is crucial for managing project risks and maintaining control over the project's objectives.
Concept tested: Project change control process
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