PMI PMP Project Management

Answer: B, C, D are all not always true about change requests.

A is always true. If there is a change management process, it should be reviewed and considered via the process that is standard at the organization you are working for.

Sometimes change requests don’t lengthen the project (in fact, many cases they can shorten them and make them less expensive). Change requests can also happen at any point in the project.

Key Takeaway: Change requests are typically frequent in large projects, especially in industries that are shifting quickly in terms of strategic needs and overall industry landscape. It is important for a project manager to understand what the formal change control processes are at their organization and follow them so that changes are properly accounted for in terms of costs, timelines and overall stakeholder understanding.