24 Change Control

Question 1

What are the steps of a change control process?

Answer 1

Request
Initial evaluation
Detailed evaluation
Recommendation (reject, defer, approve)
Update plans and communicate

Question 2

With respect to change control, what is the difference between linear and iterative?

Answer 2

Linear - change control requires that structured, governed process, as the scope is fixed.

Iterative - assumed to be part of evolutionary development.

Question 3

What should be captured in a change request?

Answer 3

Project overview
Description of change
Reason for change
Impacted areas
Source of change
Request owner
ID, date
Status
Justification, decision

Question 4

How are options assessed related to a proposed change?

Answer 4

Dependent on the impact they have on the success criteria and whether or not the project has the skills/resources to deliver the change.

Question 5

What are some points required to justify a change?

Answer 5

Schedule
Budget
Resources
Benefits

Question 6

What is the important final step in managing change?

Answer 6

Update plans and communicate to stakeholders