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

The steering committee needs business-level information to decide: (1) Are those 3 deliverables truly non-essential from the business value perspective? (A deliverable can be 'non-critical path' technically but still important to the business.) (2) What is the total forecasted cost for each option — both options affect EAC differently and the committee needs to weigh business value against financial impact. The decision requires business judgment, not just project management analysis.

**Why not A:** While risk register entries are relevant context, they do not directly address the core decision the steering committee must make. The committee needs to evaluate business value of the deliverables and total cost impact to choose between the two options, not just review risk documentation.

**Why not B:** The project manager's personal preference and team morale are not the primary factors for a strategic steering committee decision. The committee needs objective business and financial information to make an informed choice between scope reduction and cost increase.

**Why not C:** Comparing to similar projects provides historical context but does not address the specific business value question at hand. The committee needs to know whether the deliverables being cut in Option B are essential to this project's business objectives, which is project-specific information.