The document describes a sample project management exam question and answer regarding the proper change control procedure. The question asks what should be done first if a minor correction is needed to bring a project back on track. The correct answer is to submit a change request before implementing any corrective actions, as a configuration element requires formal change control. Submitting a change request is the first step to get approval for changes to configuration-controlled project artifacts.

1. PMP EXAM
SAMPLE Q & A

2. While reviewing your project's performance, you discover a significant variance. If the issue is not fixed before
the next customer inspection, your project might be canceled. However, after a further review conducted by the
project team, you are glad to hear that bringing the project back on track requires only a minor correction to a
configuration element.
What should you do first?
A. Implement the corrective action
B. Submit a change request
C. Consult the project sponsor
D. Delay the customer inspection
HINT: What is the proper change control procedure when an adjustment to a configuration element is required?
Question

3. The correct answer is B.
All of the available answers seem like possible options in this scenario, but the question is specifically
asking what you should do 'first'. Although you have already analyzed the situation and you know what
corrective actions are required, you must follow the proper change control procedure.
A configuration element is a project artifact that has been placed under configuration control. Any change
to a configuration element should be formally controlled and will require a change request.
Since the question describes a situation requiring a change to a configuration element, the first thing you
should do is submit a change request and have it approved before you can implement the changes.
Answer

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