Project Integration & Scope Management Flashcards

A project manager discovers that a key deliverable was completed but never formally accepted by the client. Which process was likely skipped?

Answer: Validate Scope

Validate Scope is the process of formalizing acceptance of completed project deliverables with the customer or sponsor.

What is the primary output of the Develop Project Charter process?

Answer: Project Charter

The Project Charter is the primary output of the Develop Project Charter process, formally authorizing the project.

Which document provides the detailed description of the project and product, including major deliverables, assumptions, and constraints?

Answer: Project Scope Statement

The Project Scope Statement describes the project scope, major deliverables, assumptions, and constraints in detail.

A sponsor requests a major feature addition midway through the project. What should the project manager do first?

Answer: Submit a change request through Integrated Change Control

All changes must go through the Perform Integrated Change Control process to assess impact and obtain approval.

Which of the following best describes 'gold plating' in project management?

Answer: Adding extra features beyond what the customer requested

Gold plating refers to adding features or functionality beyond what was agreed upon in the scope, which should be avoided.

The process of breaking down project deliverables into smaller, more manageable components is called:

Answer: Decomposition

Decomposition is the technique used in Create WBS to subdivide project deliverables into smaller, manageable work packages.

Which component of the project management plan documents how scope will be defined, validated, and controlled?

Answer: Scope Management Plan

The Scope Management Plan describes how the project scope will be defined, developed, monitored, controlled, and validated.