What is Purpose of Change Requests?

Change requests

Samantha created the change control board in the company and appoints members of the board. After the board review the changes it will approve or reject the change. The uncontrolled changes will affect the project cost, schedule, quality and also it will increase the risk for the project. Change requests are made for?

A. Corrective action.
B. Preventive action.
C. Defect repair and updates.
D. All of the above.

Answer: Option D is correct.

Change requests are made for the purpose of:

  • Corrective action: Actions taken to bring the project back in line with the project management plan.
  • Preventive action: Actions taken to reduce the risk in the project.
  • Defect repair: Actions taken to modify the product.
  • Updates: Changes to the formal project related documents.