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  1. A PM receives an approved change request that increases project scope. Which documents must be updated as a result?

    • Only the project charter, because it authorises the scope
    • The scope baseline, schedule baseline, and cost baseline, along with any affected subsidiary plans
      Correct answer
    • Only the risk register, because scope additions create new risks
    • Only the project management plan cover page, to reflect the new version number
    Explanation

    An approved scope change triggers updates to all affected project management plan components. The scope baseline (scope statement, WBS, WBS dictionary) must be revised to reflect the additional scope. Because the new scope typically requires additional time and resources, the schedule and cost baselines must also be updated. Any subsidiary plans affected by the change (e.g., resource, procurement, quality) must likewise be revised. This is the essence of integrated change control. PMBOK Guide 6th Edition, Section 4.6.3.

  2. A PM must formally accept a completed deliverable on behalf of the customer. Which process involves this activity?

    • Control Scope
    • Close Project or Phase
    • Validate Scope
      Correct answer
    • Perform Quality Control
    Explanation

    Validate Scope is the process of formalising the acceptance of completed project deliverables by the customer or sponsor. It occurs in the Monitoring and Controlling process group. Quality Control (internal inspection) happens before Validate Scope to ensure deliverables meet quality requirements. Control Scope manages scope changes. Direct and Manage Project Work produces the deliverables. Validate Scope is specifically the external acceptance step that results in a formal acceptance document.

  3. A PM signs a contract with a vendor and then verbally agrees to add extra scope not mentioned in the contract. What risk does this create?

    • No risk exists because verbal agreements are binding once witnessed by a third party
    • The PM may be held personally liable for any costs resulting from the verbal agreement
    • The risk is only financial; if the vendor performs the work, the buyer must pay regardless of written documentation
    • The verbal agreement is not legally binding; contract terms supersede verbal agreements, and the additional scope is unenforceable without a formal written contract amendment
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    Explanation

    A signed contract is a legally binding document and all scope, obligations, and payments must be contained within it or in formal written amendments. Verbal agreements made outside the contract process are generally not legally enforceable and create ambiguity about obligations. If additional scope is needed, a formal contract change order or amendment must be executed in writing. In most organisations, the PM also lacks the authority to modify contracts without involvement of the Contracts Manager or Procurement Officer.