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

Integrated change control ensures changes are evaluated holistically across all project knowledge areas (scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk) before approval. It prevents uncoordinated changes that could have unintended consequences on other parts of the project. Every significant change goes through this process.

**Why not B:** Integrated change control does not prevent all changes. It provides a structured process for evaluating and deciding on changes. Changes that are approved through the process can be implemented. The system manages change, not blocks it.

**Why not C:** Approved changes are not automatically implemented without project manager involvement. The project manager plays a central role in coordinating the implementation of approved changes, updating project documents, and communicating changes to stakeholders.

**Why not D:** Allowing team members to implement changes independently without review defeats the purpose of integrated change control. The entire system exists to ensure changes are evaluated holistically and approved by appropriate authorities before implementation.