Exam PMP topic 1 question 97 discussion

I think it is A. There is a similar question in SH that asked to reject the solution and focus in the plan. It suggest it is gold plating. Also if the change does not affect the cost and schedule, (possibly not the scope) you would not need a change request. Not sure if that makes sense

Ask the team member to submit a formal change request

B correct

The answer is B

B. Ask the team member to submit a formal change request. When a team member suggests a change or improvement that could add value to the project without affecting the schedule or cost, it is essential to follow the established change management process. This typically involves submitting a formal change request that documents the proposed change, its potential impacts, and its benefits. The change request will then go through a review process, where stakeholders, including the project manager and relevant team members, evaluate the suggested change's feasibility, potential risks, and alignment with project goals. By going through the formal change request process, the project manager ensures that all proposed changes are assessed, documented, and approved or rejected based on their merits. This approach maintains control over the project's scope and helps prevent unauthorized or unplanned changes from disrupting the project's progress. It also encourages team members to contribute ideas while ensuring that all changes are evaluated before being implemented.

B. Ask the team member to submit a formal change request

A. Reject the suggestion and ask the team member to focus on executing the plan -> it doesn't make sense! B. Ask the team member to submit a formal change request -> OK C. Accept the suggestion as it has no impact on the project -> it is not Agile... the change must go through the Change Management Plan procedures to be approved. D. Ask another team member to validate the impacts of the suggestion -> at least, evaluations of this type are made by the PM or an external expert, certainly not a generic member of the team who is not said to be more specialized than the PM or the other members

D. is the most logical theoretical answer here. When a team member suggests an improvement to the product attributes that can add value to the project and the customer without impacting the schedule or cost, it is important for the project manager to assess the suggestion and validate its impacts. This helps ensure that the suggestion is feasible, aligns with the project objectives, and does not introduce unintended consequences. By asking another team member to validate the impacts of the suggestion, the project manager can gather additional input and expertise. This helps in evaluating the technical feasibility, resource requirements, potential risks, and overall impact on the project. It also promotes collaboration within the team and avoids relying solely on the perspective of a single team member.

Any change even if it has no impact on the current cost or schedule Must go through the CMB. You don't just allow team members to make changes to the specifications without approval from CMB.

Since delivering value without impacting cost and schedul

i think impact has been studied because he said it has a value

why not D? should validate the impact before requesting change?