What does a change order request (COR) include?

• A. Scope of work changed, why changed, and that changes to the contract are being requested.
• B. Details about safety training.
• C. A list of suppliers.
• D. Payment terms only.

Answer: (A)

A change order request is a formal record that the project will alter what was originally agreed. It centers on three key ideas: what part of the work is changing (the scope), why the change is needed (the justification), and that the contract itself will be modified to reflect the change. In practice, a COR should describe the specific change in scope, explain the reason for making that change, and confirm that this change is being requested as a contractual adjustment rather than a casual modification. It may also note any anticipated effects on cost and schedule, and it usually requires sign-off from the parties involved.

That’s why the option focusing on changes to the scope, the justification for those changes, and the formal contract change is the best fit. The other options don’t align with the purpose of a COR: safety training details, a list of suppliers, or payment terms alone aren’t about documenting and approving changes to the contract or scope.