- (Exam Topic 1)
A project manager has been assigned a project with a budget of $50,000. Three change requests are submitted during execution that will increase the overall project cost to $60,000. Which of the following steps should the project manager perform NEXT?

1. A. Wait until the change requests are approved by the CCB.
2. B. Approve the changes because the additional functionality is required to complete the process.
3. C. Speak with the project sponsor and provide a detailed analysis of the changes and impacts to the project budget.
4. D. Schedule the changes as part of the second phase of the project when additional funding will be available and work can be completed.

Correct Answer: A
References: Kim Heldman, CompTIA Project+ Study Guide, 2nd Edition, Sybex, Indianapolis, 2017, p. 292

- (Exam Topic 3)
A vendor notifies the project manager that the scheduled date for a deliverable on the critical path cannot be met due to a lack of resources. Which of the following are MOST likely to be triggered? (Choose three.)

1. A. Milestones
2. B. Stakeholder changes
3. C. Audits
4. D. Schedule changes
5. E. Incident response
6. F. Business continuity response
7. G. Risk register updates

Correct Answer: ADG

- (Exam Topic 1)
A project in the execution phase is over budget, and tasks on the critical path are on schedule. Which of the following should the project manager do NEXT?

1. A. Update the project management plan.
2. B. Issue a change request.
3. C. Revise the project charter.
4. D. Evaluate the impact to the baseline.

Correct Answer: D

- (Exam Topic 3)
A vendor who is scheduled to arrive in two days encounters a delay and needs to reschedule the visit. The project manager needs a timely response from the project sponsor regarding the delay; however, the sponsor is in an all-day meeting and is not responding to email.
Which of the following is the BEST method to get the sponsor’s attention?

1. A. Schedule an urgent meeting, overbooking one of the meetings.
2. B. Delegate to the project coordinator.
3. C. Text the sponsor asking for advice.
4. D. Interrupt one of the meetings to speak to the sponsor.

Correct Answer: C

- (Exam Topic 2)
Which of the following project phases would MOST likely include a creating transition plan?

1. A. Closing
2. B. Initiation
3. C. Execution
4. D. Planning

Correct Answer: D