CAPM Project Scope Management

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of Project Scope Management?

Accepted Answer

To define and control what is and is not included in the project

Answer

Project Scope Management ensures that the project includes all the work required—and only the work required—to complete the project successfully, preventing both under-delivery and scope creep.

Question 2

What is 'scope creep'?

Accepted Answer

The uncontrolled expansion of project scope without corresponding adjustments to time, cost, and resources

Answer

Scope creep is the uncontrolled expansion of project scope—adding features, requirements, or deliverables without adjusting time, cost, or resources through the formal change control process.

Question 3

Which document serves as the primary output of the 'Define Scope' process?

Accepted Answer

Project scope statement

Answer

The project scope statement is the primary output of Define Scope, providing a detailed description of the project and product scope, major deliverables, assumptions, and exclusions.

Question 4

What is the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)?

Accepted Answer

A hierarchical decomposition of the total scope of work to be carried out by the project team

Answer

The WBS is a hierarchical decomposition of the total project scope into smaller, manageable components (work packages) that can be planned, estimated, and assigned.

Question 5

What is the '100% rule' as it applies to the WBS?

Accepted Answer

The WBS must capture 100% of the project scope—all deliverables and work, including project management work, at the lowest level of detail

Answer

The 100% rule states that the WBS must include 100% of the scope defined in the project scope statement and project charter—all work, no more and no less.

CAPM Practice Test

CAPM Practice Test

CAPM Project Scope Management