Prior to the implementation of a system upgrade, a team member discovers a critical defect in the current system that must be fixed. What should the project manager do?


A. Implement the fix and install it with the upgrade.
B. Notify the operational manager, as this is not a project issue.
C. Take no further actions since the project scope has been finalized.
D. Notify the project sponsor and execute the Perform Integrated Change Control process.