PMP · Question #1106
A bank wants to initiate a new service for its customers that will also increase revenue. This service must comply with strict cyber regulation guidelines. Halfway through the project life cycle, the
The correct answer is A. A report including the change control process tor the requested changes and the updated risk. When significant regulatory changes impact a project, the project leader should present a status report detailing the invoked change control process and the updated risk profile.
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A bank wants to initiate a new service for its customers that will also increase revenue. This service must comply with strict cyber regulation guidelines. Halfway through the project life cycle, the cyber regulations change, which has a large impact on the project. What type of status report should the project leader present to the stakeholders?
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- AA report including the change control process tor the requested changes and the updated risk
- BA report containing statistics, detailed tasks to be done, and an explanation of the impact of the
- CA report that includes a detailed risk mitigation plan and action items for complying with changes
- DA report that is concise and simple, and that clearly states the impact the changes will have
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Why each option
When significant regulatory changes impact a project, the project leader should present a status report detailing the invoked change control process and the updated risk profile.
A major change in cyber regulations constitutes a significant project event requiring formal management. A status report should include not only the immediate impact but also how the project's change control process is being invoked to manage these changes and how the project's risk register has been updated to reflect new or modified risks, ensuring transparency and adherence to project governance.
While statistics and tasks are part of status reports, this option lacks the critical element of explaining how the project is formally managing the significant regulatory change and its impact on risks.
A detailed risk mitigation plan is a necessary output, but the report itself should also frame this within the project's change management framework and communicate the updated risks, not just the mitigation.
While conciseness is good, a simple report might lack the necessary detail regarding the formal process for managing such a significant regulatory change and the updated risk landscape, which stakeholders need for decision-making.
Concept tested: Managing regulatory changes and formal change control
Source: https://www.pmi.org/pmbok-guide-standards/foundational/pmbok/project-integration-management
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