As a result of changes in the economy, it has been communicated that the current costs for
needed components have doubled from what was originally budgeted. If the procurement
occurs, this would result in exceeding the cost baseline for the project. Which of the
following actions should the project manager take?

A.
Contact the customer to let them know that the costs will be higher, and await approval
from the customer before proceeding

B.
Evaluate alternatives that could be used that would result in the same scope to be
produced

C.
Use contingency funds to cover the procurement of the components

D.
Create a change request to see if the baselines can be revised to incorporate the
appropriate costs