Project Management Professional (PMP) Practice Exam

How should change management be planned for?

1. Changes are generally not predictable, therefore planning for change management cannot be reasonable.

2. Planning for change management should be done while the various change control processes are being applied.

3. Change management can be planned in a set of management plans or a specific change management plan.

4. Changes are a sign of bad planning. One should avoid changes during a project, thus eliminating the need to manage them.

The correct answer is: Change management can be planned in a set of management plans or a specific change management plan.

Change management is an important aspect of project management as it allows for successful implementation of changes within a project. While all the options may seem plausible, the most effective approach is to plan for change management in a specific change management plan. Option A is incorrect because while changes may not always be predictable, it is important to anticipate and plan for potential changes to ensure smooth execution of the project. Option B is also incorrect because change management should not be solely reliant on change control processes, but rather have a separate plan to address changes. Option D is incorrect because changes are a normal part of any project and avoiding them is not a feasible or effective approach to managing them. Therefore, planning for change management in a specific change management plan is the most reasonable and efficient approach.