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CAPM Practice: Demonstrate an understanding of the various project life cycles and processes

Question 13 of 95 in Demonstrate an understanding of the various project life cycles and processes

Divya Ogawa at Lumen Solar is reviewing project documentation and notices the scope statement includes 'Install solar panels on all residential buildings in the district.' After consulting with stakeholders, she learns there are 47 buildings but only 40 will receive panels due to structural limitations. The timeline assumes all 47 buildings. What should Divya do FIRST?
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Correct answer: Update the scope statement to accurately reflect 40 buildings and assess impacts on schedule and budget

Explanation

The scope statement contains inaccurate information that will affect planning. Divya should correct the scope documentation first, then assess how this change impacts other project constraints like schedule and budget. Accurate scope definition is foundational to project success.

**Why not A:** Continuing with inaccurate documentation will compound problems during execution. The scope statement says "all residential buildings," which is factually wrong given structural limitations. Proceeding without correction creates misaligned expectations for schedule, budget, and deliverables.

**Why not B:** Halting the project entirely is an overreaction. The discrepancy can be resolved through proper scope management by updating the documentation and assessing downstream impacts. A complete project halt is not necessary for a scope clarification issue.

**Why not C:** Adding the 7 excluded buildings to the risk register as potential scope creep mischaracterizes the situation. These buildings cannot receive panels due to structural limitations — this is a known constraint, not a future risk. The real issue is that the scope statement is inaccurate and needs correction.

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This question covers Demonstrate an understanding of the various project life cycles and processes under Demonstrate an understanding of the various project life cycles and processes (Project Management Fundamentals and Core Concepts).

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