The sponsor approaches the project manager with new features

The sponsor approaches the project manager with new features - PMP Practice Questions

Question

The sponsor approaches the project manager with new features they want added to the project. The project is 95% complete, but the sponsor insists that continued support for the project relies on the addition of the new features. What should the project manager do?

Answers

correct

Assess the impact of the features and refer it to the change control board (CCB).
Reject the new features since it amounts to gold plating.
Implement the new features after assessing the impact.
Add the new features to avoid losing the sponsor's support for the project.

Explanation

The correct answer is A

At 95% project completion, introducing new features could significantly impact the timeline, budget, and resources. By assessing the impact first, the project manager can determine the feasibility of incorporating these features and how they might affect the project’s completion and deliverables. Referring the change request to the CCB ensures that a formal review process evaluates the benefits and costs of adding the features. This also maintains control over scope and prevents scope creep, while allowing the sponsor’s needs to be considered in a structured way.

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