Change

An alteration made to any baselined deliverable, a component of the project management plan, or a project document that is under formal control.

Key Points

  • Applies only to items under formal configuration or baseline control.
  • Documented through a change request and analyzed for impact on scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk.
  • Requires approval through the defined change control process (e.g., CCB) before implementation.
  • Once approved, triggers updates to baselines, plans, and related documents, and must be communicated to stakeholders.

Example

A sponsor asks to add a new compliance report after the scope baseline is approved. The project manager logs a change request, performs impact analysis on cost and schedule, seeks CCB approval, and if approved, updates the scope baseline, schedule, and reporting deliverables.

PMP Example Question

Which statement best describes a change in a formally controlled project environment?

  1. An informal suggestion shared during a team stand-up.
  2. A variance noted in a status report that requires no follow-up.
  3. Any proposed or approved alteration to a baselined deliverable, plan component, or controlled project document.
  4. A quick fix implemented by the technical lead to satisfy a user request.

Correct Answer: C — An alteration to a baselined deliverable, plan component, or controlled project document

Explanation: A change affects items under formal control and must follow the change control process, including documentation, impact analysis, and approval.

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