The Change Effective Date must fall within which dates?

• A. Projected Begin Date and Projected End Date
• B. Actual Begin Date and Actual End Date
• C. Current Date and Projected End Date
• D. Start Date and End Date

Answer: (A)

The Change Effective Date must be within the project’s planned timeline, specifically between the projected begin date and the projected end date. This keeps the change aligned with the schedule the team has prepared, so everyone knows when the change takes effect and how it fits into the work planned. If the date were before the projected begin date, the change would apply before the project starts, creating planning and version-control issues. If it were after the projected end date, the change would occur after the project is finished, potentially requiring post-project adjustments and deviating from the intended scope. Using the projected dates ensures the change fits within the intended planning window, rather than relying on actual, current, or start/end dates that may shift.