CAPM Practice: Determine how to document project controls of predictive, plan-based projects

Project audits (quality audits, process audits) assess whether the project is following defined processes and identify areas for improvement. They provide an objective review of project management practices, compliance with organizational standards, and opportunities to share best practices. Audits are about process improvement, not disciplinary action.

**Why not A:** While audits may examine budget-related processes, their primary purpose is not budget validation with finance. Project audits focus on process compliance and improvement across all project management areas, not specifically on financial verification.

**Why not C:** Project audits are not disciplinary tools. Their purpose is constructive — identifying process adherence and improvement opportunities. Using audits to penalize team members would create a hostile environment and discourage transparency.

**Why not D:** While audits may reveal scope creep as a finding, identifying and eliminating unauthorized work is not their primary purpose. Scope control processes handle scope creep. Audits have a broader mandate focused on overall process compliance and improvement.