If changes are required to the requirements during the implementation phases of the project, what should the analyst do?

The correct course of action when changes to the requirements arise during the implementation phases of a project is to communicate the changes to the customer and ensure that those changes are acceptable. This practice is crucial for several reasons.

First, stakeholders’ expectations must be managed throughout the entire project lifecycle. Open communication about any changes helps maintain transparency and builds trust between the analyst and the customer. It allows the customer to understand the implications of the changes on the project’s scope, timeline, and overall objectives.

Additionally, discussing changes with the customer ensures that the analyst is not making assumptions about their needs or priorities. Engaging the customer in these discussions allows for collaborative decision-making, where both parties can assess the potential impact of the changes and make informed choices on how to proceed.

Moreover, the requirements management process should be agile enough to accommodate adjustments based on real-world feedback and project discoveries. Appropriating the changes appropriately by keeping the customer informed aligns with the principles of adaptive project management and helps to navigate the complexities that arise during the implementation stage.

Choosing not to act on the changes or ignoring them would lead to misalignment between the implementation and customer expectations, potentially resulting in a product that does not meet the user's needs. Similarly, taking on changes without customer approval may lead