Which document captures and tracks scope changes?

• A. Change request form
• B. Risk register
• C. Quality plan
• D. Communications plan

Answer: (A)

In project management, changes to the project scope are handled through a formal change control process. The document used to capture and track those changes is the change request form. When a change is proposed, this form records exactly what the change is, why it’s needed, and the anticipated effect on scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk. It creates a traceable record that can be reviewed by the Change Control Board, approved or rejected, and then reflected in the project baseline if accepted. The form also typically includes who requested the change, dates, and the implementation plan, so there’s a clear history of decisions and actions.

This is distinct from other documents: a risk register tracks potential risks and mitigation plans, not changes to scope; a quality plan outlines how quality will be managed and assured; a communications plan describes how information will be shared with stakeholders. The change request form is specifically designed to formalize and document scope alterations so they’re evaluated, authorized, and tracked properly.