During stage 3, the project scope was extended to include a practice test for learners to take during the training course. The cost of this test will be included in the cost of the course.
The change to project scope was approved and the cost of ֲ£2,500 was paid for from the change budget. The project manager documented an increase of ֲ£2,500 in the project budget in the business case.
Is this an appropriate action, and why?
No, because the use of the change budget means that the project budget does not need to be increased. The change budget is specifically allocated for unforeseen changes or modifications during the project. When a cost is covered by the change budget, it does not affect the overall project budget, which remains reserved for the original scope of the project.
agree it is C, the primary project budget is not affected as the change budget has been used
Does somebody know why it is not A, but B? Thank you in advance!
i think this is A ? No ?
It should be A
Answer C (Unpopular objective answer/open for discussion) Ref. 9.3.1.5 "The budget should include: Cost of activities; Risk budget; Change budget; Cost tolerance" Ref. 11.3.6 " Including a change budget provides for a more realistic expectation of the overall costs/timeframe of the project."
Hi, Can you explain please how and where to look for the reference -you provided? i.e. Ref. 9.3.1.5 and Ref. 11.3.6.... sorry for sounding to childish but I didn't get it
It is C as project budget includes change budget so no need to rise the project budget
I think it should be option B as the project manager need to update the business case with updated cost at the end of each management stages. And I believe the change budget is part of the project budget!
Sorry now get it, the primary project budget includes change budget, so the project budget remain unchanged.
The change budget is specifically set aside for unforeseen changes that might occur during the project. When a change is approved and paid for from the change budget, it does not necessitate an increase in the project budget. The project budget is typically a forecast of the costs associated with the planned scope of the project, while the change budget is a reserve for unplanned changes.
C. No, because the use of the change budget means that the project budget does not need to be increased.