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Question 196

Which of the following roles approves the project scope statement, phase gate reviews, solution validations, scope changes, and project success criteria?

    Correct Answer: C

    The role that typically approves the project scope statement, phase gate reviews, solution validations, scope changes, and project success criteria is the Solution Owner. This role, often referred to in some methodologies as a sponsor, is responsible for the overall success of the project from a business and solution perspective. The Solution Owner ensures that the project meets business objectives and standards, overseeing critical approvals and validations along the way.

Discussion
OctavianGOption: C

Who approves everything, the solution owner.

OlivierPaudexOption: C

Answer C is correct The solution owner is the one who is responsible for the go/no-go from an IT view. The role is defined more into Agile methodology. Also called a sponsor.

OlivierPaudex

BABOK V3 doesn't mention any "solution owner", but replace it with "sponsor"

ekmodeOption: C

I think it is C- Solution owner, and not Project Manager, this being said based on the key work project success, how will PM decide himself decide if the project is successful or not.

siliconvalleykamOption: A

A. Project manager

Pank_HDOption: C

Correct is Sponsor / solution owner. Project manager won't approve it, they have to seek approvals from sponsors, but delivering these within time and budget etc. once changes are approved is the responsibility of a PM.

MFZZOption: A

Project Manager should be the correct answer. 2.4.7 Project managers are responsible for managing the work required to deliver a solution that meets a business need, and for ensuring that the project's objectives are met while balancing the project factors including scope, budget, schedule, resources, quality, and risk.

SavvyBA

in BABOK v3, this is called a "Sponsor"

MFZZ

When it comes to questions like these it's always hard to determine whether it is sponsor or project manager. Luckily, ex doesn't ask specific questions like this

RoseBeatOption: A

ANS: A. Project managers are responsible for managing the work required to deliver a solution that meets a business need, and for ensuring that the project's objectives are met while balancing the project factors including scope, budget, schedule, resources, quality, and risk. BABOK V3. PG 28

[Removed]Option: D

Trying hard to find the right answer for this one, A, B & C don't seem to match. I am left with D. Can anyone explain this one?