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Scope and Change Control PMP Practice Questions

Test yourself with 10 free, scenario-based PMP practice questions on scope and change control, drawn from the Process domain of the exam and aligned to PMBOK 8. Work through each scenario before revealing the answer — every question includes an explanation of why the correct choice is right. For randomized, interactive practice across all topics, use the practice question tool.

Question 1 of 10

During execution, a senior stakeholder requests a new analytics dashboard after scope baseline approval. What should the project manager do FIRST?

  1. A.Assess the request through the agreed change process so impact on scope, schedule, cost, and risk is understood before a decision is made.
  2. B.Approve the work now to maintain stakeholder satisfaction, since delays in responding to reasonable requests damage the relationship and signal inflexibility.
  3. C.Reject the request outright — the scope baseline is formally approved, and accepting work outside the baseline without a change request undermines project governance.
  4. D.Ask the team to absorb the change informally if it appears small — minor additions within the existing schedule and cost buffers should not require formal change control overhead.
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Correct answer: A

The first step is to use the agreed change control approach. Even beneficial requests need impact assessment and governance so the team can distinguish value-added change from scope creep. Immediate approval, quiet implementation, or automatic rejection all bypass disciplined decision making.

Question 2 of 10

During execution, a customer asks to include training materials that were excluded from the charter. What should the project manager do FIRST?

  1. A.Approve the work now to maintain stakeholder satisfaction, since delays in responding to reasonable requests damage the relationship and signal inflexibility.
  2. B.Assess the request through the agreed change process so impact on scope, schedule, cost, and risk is understood before a decision is made.
  3. C.Reject the request outright — the scope baseline is formally approved, and accepting work outside the baseline without a change request undermines project governance.
  4. D.Ask the team to absorb the change informally if it appears small — minor additions within the existing schedule and cost buffers should not require formal change control overhead.
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Correct answer: B

The first step is to use the agreed change control approach. Even beneficial requests need impact assessment and governance so the team can distinguish value-added change from scope creep. Immediate approval, quiet implementation, or automatic rejection all bypass disciplined decision making.

Question 3 of 10

During execution, the sponsor wants a new interface added during final design review. What should the project manager do FIRST?

  1. A.Approve the work now to maintain stakeholder satisfaction, since delays in responding to reasonable requests damage the relationship and signal inflexibility.
  2. B.Reject the request outright — the scope baseline is formally approved, and accepting work outside the baseline without a change request undermines project governance.
  3. C.Assess the request through the agreed change process so impact on scope, schedule, cost, and risk is understood before a decision is made.
  4. D.Ask the team to absorb the change informally if it appears small — minor additions within the existing schedule and cost buffers should not require formal change control overhead.
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Correct answer: C

The first step is to use the agreed change control approach. Even beneficial requests need impact assessment and governance so the team can distinguish value-added change from scope creep. Immediate approval, quiet implementation, or automatic rejection all bypass disciplined decision making.

Question 4 of 10

During execution, an operations lead assumes data migration is included even though it is not documented. What should the project manager do FIRST?

  1. A.Approve the work now to maintain stakeholder satisfaction, since delays in responding to reasonable requests damage the relationship and signal inflexibility.
  2. B.Reject the request outright — the scope baseline is formally approved, and accepting work outside the baseline without a change request undermines project governance.
  3. C.Ask the team to absorb the change informally if it appears small — minor additions within the existing schedule and cost buffers should not require formal change control overhead.
  4. D.Assess the request through the agreed change process so impact on scope, schedule, cost, and risk is understood before a decision is made.
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Correct answer: D

The first step is to use the agreed change control approach. Even beneficial requests need impact assessment and governance so the team can distinguish value-added change from scope creep. Immediate approval, quiet implementation, or automatic rejection all bypass disciplined decision making.

Question 5 of 10

During execution, the product owner wants to add a low-priority feature just before release. What should the project manager do FIRST?

  1. A.Assess the request through the agreed change process so impact on scope, schedule, cost, and risk is understood before a decision is made.
  2. B.Approve the work now to maintain stakeholder satisfaction, since delays in responding to reasonable requests damage the relationship and signal inflexibility.
  3. C.Reject the request outright — the scope baseline is formally approved, and accepting work outside the baseline without a change request undermines project governance.
  4. D.Ask the team to absorb the change informally if it appears small — minor additions within the existing schedule and cost buffers should not require formal change control overhead.
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Correct answer: A

The first step is to use the agreed change control approach. Even beneficial requests need impact assessment and governance so the team can distinguish value-added change from scope creep. Immediate approval, quiet implementation, or automatic rejection all bypass disciplined decision making.

Question 6 of 10

During execution, a department manager asks for a custom report not in the approved backlog for this increment. What should the project manager do FIRST?

  1. A.Approve the work now to maintain stakeholder satisfaction, since delays in responding to reasonable requests damage the relationship and signal inflexibility.
  2. B.Assess the request through the agreed change process so impact on scope, schedule, cost, and risk is understood before a decision is made.
  3. C.Reject the request outright — the scope baseline is formally approved, and accepting work outside the baseline without a change request undermines project governance.
  4. D.Ask the team to absorb the change informally if it appears small — minor additions within the existing schedule and cost buffers should not require formal change control overhead.
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Correct answer: B

The first step is to use the agreed change control approach. Even beneficial requests need impact assessment and governance so the team can distinguish value-added change from scope creep. Immediate approval, quiet implementation, or automatic rejection all bypass disciplined decision making.

Question 7 of 10

During execution, a regulatory reviewer proposes a change that may affect schedule and cost. What should the project manager do FIRST?

  1. A.Approve the work now to maintain stakeholder satisfaction, since delays in responding to reasonable requests damage the relationship and signal inflexibility.
  2. B.Reject the request outright — the scope baseline is formally approved, and accepting work outside the baseline without a change request undermines project governance.
  3. C.Assess the request through the agreed change process so impact on scope, schedule, cost, and risk is understood before a decision is made.
  4. D.Ask the team to absorb the change informally if it appears small — minor additions within the existing schedule and cost buffers should not require formal change control overhead.
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Correct answer: C

The first step is to use the agreed change control approach. Even beneficial requests need impact assessment and governance so the team can distinguish value-added change from scope creep. Immediate approval, quiet implementation, or automatic rejection all bypass disciplined decision making.

Question 8 of 10

During execution, users keep asking for minor enhancements during acceptance testing. What should the project manager do FIRST?

  1. A.Approve the work now to maintain stakeholder satisfaction, since delays in responding to reasonable requests damage the relationship and signal inflexibility.
  2. B.Reject the request outright — the scope baseline is formally approved, and accepting work outside the baseline without a change request undermines project governance.
  3. C.Ask the team to absorb the change informally if it appears small — minor additions within the existing schedule and cost buffers should not require formal change control overhead.
  4. D.Assess the request through the agreed change process so impact on scope, schedule, cost, and risk is understood before a decision is made.
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Correct answer: D

The first step is to use the agreed change control approach. Even beneficial requests need impact assessment and governance so the team can distinguish value-added change from scope creep. Immediate approval, quiet implementation, or automatic rejection all bypass disciplined decision making.

Question 9 of 10

During execution, a team member starts building an extra feature because it seems useful. What should the project manager do FIRST?

  1. A.Assess the request through the agreed change process so impact on scope, schedule, cost, and risk is understood before a decision is made.
  2. B.Approve the work now to maintain stakeholder satisfaction, since delays in responding to reasonable requests damage the relationship and signal inflexibility.
  3. C.Reject the request outright — the scope baseline is formally approved, and accepting work outside the baseline without a change request undermines project governance.
  4. D.Ask the team to absorb the change informally if it appears small — minor additions within the existing schedule and cost buffers should not require formal change control overhead.
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Correct answer: A

The first step is to use the agreed change control approach. Even beneficial requests need impact assessment and governance so the team can distinguish value-added change from scope creep. Immediate approval, quiet implementation, or automatic rejection all bypass disciplined decision making.

Question 10 of 10

During execution, a client email informally approves extra work but no change request exists. What should the project manager do FIRST?

  1. A.Approve the work now to maintain stakeholder satisfaction, since delays in responding to reasonable requests damage the relationship and signal inflexibility.
  2. B.Assess the request through the agreed change process so impact on scope, schedule, cost, and risk is understood before a decision is made.
  3. C.Reject the request outright — the scope baseline is formally approved, and accepting work outside the baseline without a change request undermines project governance.
  4. D.Ask the team to absorb the change informally if it appears small — minor additions within the existing schedule and cost buffers should not require formal change control overhead.
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Correct answer: B

The first step is to use the agreed change control approach. Even beneficial requests need impact assessment and governance so the team can distinguish value-added change from scope creep. Immediate approval, quiet implementation, or automatic rejection all bypass disciplined decision making.

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