A Project Manager Has Received a Change Order That Will

question 183

Multiple Choice

A project manager has received a change order that will reduce a project's timeline and budget. However, the change order also indicates the goals and deliverables of the project must remain unchanged. Which of the following is the MOST logical impact to the project?

• A) The reduced timeline will impact the quality of the deliverables because the amount of time to test will be reduced.
• B) The reduced budget will result in reduced resources, which will lead to a strong matrix organizational structure being used.
• C) The reduced timeline will decrease risk, resulting in an increased contingency reserve.
• D) The reduced budget will cause the project manager to reject the change order.

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