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Project Management Professional · PMI
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The Scope Management Plan and the broader Project Management Plan are responsible for ensuring that all required work—and only the required work—is included to successfully complete the project. A crucial part of this process is validating and aligning requirements with business objectives before execution begins. If the deliverables don't meet business needs, it means the project manager failed to properly define, map, or trace the requirements back to the business case during the planning phase.
Many people choose A because it sounds logically correct from a traditional planning perspective—if business needs were not met, the plan must have been wrong. However, PMP emphasizes continuous validation and early feedback, which is why D is the correct answer in the exam context.
Why Answer B is Correct: ✅ 1. Stakeholder Engagement is Critical (PMBOK Principle 5: Engage Stakeholders) Stakeholders should be actively engaged throughout the project to ensure that deliverables align with their expectations. Regular participation in daily meetings, sprint reviews, and demos enables early course correction. PMBOK 7 advocates for iterative development—engaging stakeholders frequently prevents rework.