Towards the end of a project, stakeholders and team members have a clearer understanding of the deliverables and the actual output of the project. This clarity can lead to an increase in the number of change requests as new requirements or adjustments may be identified. Additionally, issues and discrepancies may become more evident as the project nears completion, prompting stakeholders to request changes to ensure the final deliverables meet their expectations. Therefore, both the number and impact of change requests often increase towards the end of the project.