PMP · Question #1218
A new relevant project stakeholder suggested a change to some of the project parameters midway through execution. What should the project manager do next?
The correct answer is C. Evaluate the proposed change with integrated change controls and discuss the change with the. A relevant project stakeholder proposes a change midway through project execution, requiring a formal process to assess its impact.
Question
Options
- AReject the change because it is contrary to what was agreed to during earlier phases of the
- BTransfer the change to the steering committee for them to evaluate and decide the appropriate
- CEvaluate the proposed change with integrated change controls and discuss the change with the
- DAccept the change and use contingency funds to implement this change with minimal schedule
How the community answered
(24 responses)- A17% (4)
- B4% (1)
- C75% (18)
- D4% (1)
Why each option
A relevant project stakeholder proposes a change midway through project execution, requiring a formal process to assess its impact.
Rejecting a change outright without evaluation ignores the change management process and the potential value the change might bring, especially from a relevant stakeholder.
While a steering committee might eventually approve significant changes, the project manager's immediate step is to evaluate the change through integrated change control, not just transfer it without initial assessment.
Any proposed change during project execution, regardless of its source, must be formally evaluated using integrated change control processes. This ensures a structured assessment of the change's impact on scope, schedule, cost, and quality, and involves relevant stakeholders in the decision-making before approval or rejection.
Accepting a change and using contingency funds without formal evaluation and approval bypasses the integrated change control process, potentially leading to unauthorized scope creep or depletion of reserves.
Concept tested: Integrated Change Control Process
Source: https://www.pmi.org/pmbok-guide-standards/foundational/pmbok/integrated-change-control
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Community Discussion
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Nina C.Jun 20, 2026C. Every change request goes through the integrated change control process no matter who suggests it or when, so you evaluate the impact first and then discuss with the relevant stakeholders before approving or rejecting anything.
Toby R.Jun 18, 2026Just passed PMP last week and had almost this exact question. I first leaned toward B because handing it to the steering committee sounded safe, but the keyword is "integrated change control" which is the PMI standard process for any change request. A relevant stakeholder can suggest changes but they go through the formal ICC process, not straight to a committee. C is correct because the PM evaluates the impact first, then discusses with the stakeholder before any decision gets made. D is wrong because contingency funds are for known risks, not random scope changes.
Grace U.Jun 19, 2026Good call on C, and I would just add that the stakeholder requesting the change is the one who often needs the most help understanding why that impact analysis step exists before they see any action on their request.
Grace U.Jul 1, 2026C is right but the option text feels cut off. Always use integrated change control.