Project Management basics - 4.6 Perform Integrated Change Control

Question 1

What change request is an intentional activity that ensures that the future performance of project work aligns with the project management plan?

a. Defect repair
b. Preventive action
c. Update
d. Corrective action

Answer 1

b. Preventive action

Approved change requests are an output of the Perform Integrated Change Control process, and include those requests reviewed and approved for implementation by the project manager or by the change control board (CCB) when applicable. The approved change request may be:

• A corrective action,
• A preventive action,
• Or a defect repair.

See Section4.3.3.4 Change requests

Question 2

Change requests are processed for review and disposition through the Perform Integrated Change Control process and may include which of the following types of change activities?

a. Nonconforming repair
b. Swift action
c. Default repair
d. Preventive action

Answer 2

d. Preventive action

Approved change requests are an output of the Perform Integrated Change Control process, and include those requests reviewed and approved for implementation by the project manager or by the change control board (CCB) when applicable. The approved change request may be:

• A corrective action,
• A preventive action,
• Or a defect repair.

See Section4.3.3.4 Change requests

Question 3

What is the name of a formally chartered group responsible for reviewing, evaluating, approving, deferring, or rejecting changes to the project, and for recording and communicating such decisions?

a. Focus group
b. Change control board
c. Nominal group
d. Board of directors

Answer 3

b. Change control board

Change control board (CCB). A formally chartered group responsible for:
- Reviewing,
- Evaluating,
- Approving,
- Delaying,
- or, Rejecting changes
to the project, and for recording and communicating such decisions.

See Section 4.6 Perform Integrated Change Control

Question 4

A change control board (CCB) is:

a. A formal or an informal group of stakeholders that has oversight of project execution.
b. A dashboard that provides integrated information to help control changes to cost, schedule, and specifications throughout the life of the project.
c. A formally chartered group responsible for reviewing, evaluating, approving, deferring, or rejecting changes to the project, and for recording and communicating such decisions.
d. A formally chartered group of stakeholders responsible for ensuring that only a minimal amount of changes occurs on the project.

Answer 4

c. A formally chartered group responsible for reviewing, evaluating, approving, deferring, or rejecting changes to the project, and for recording and communicating such decisions.

Change control board (CCB). A formally chartered group responsible for:
- Reviewing,
- Evaluating,
- Approving,
- Delaying,
- or, Rejecting changes
to the project, and for recording and communicating such decisions.

See Section 4.6 Perform Integrated Change Control

Question 5

Which of the following is a tool and technique of the Perform Integrated Change Control process?

a. Stakeholder analysis
b. Data analysis
c. Project management information system
d. virtual teams

Answer 5

b. Data analysis

The Perform Integrated Change Control process includes 5 tools and techniques:

1. Expert judgment,
2. Change control tools,
3. Data analysis,
4. Decision making,
5. And meeting.

See Section 4.6

Question 6

Which project assets are considered appropriate inputs(s) for the Perform Integrated Control process?

Answer 6

1. Enterprise Environmental Factors.
2. Project Management Plan
3. Organizational Process Assets
4. Change Requests
5. Project documents
6. Work Performance Reports

Question 7

Which project assets are considered appropriate output(s) for the Perform Integrated Control process?

Answer 7

1. Project Documents
2. Project Management Plan
3. Approved Change requests

Question 8

Which Tools and Techniques are considered appropriate for the Perform Integrated Change Control process?

Answer 8

1. Meetings
2. Data Analysis
   a. Alternatives Analysis
   b. Cost-Benefit Analysis
3. Decision Making
4. Expert Judgement
5. Change control tools