CPC Project Scope Management 2

Question 1

Scope validation is different from quality control because:

Accepted Answer

Scope validation confirms acceptance of deliverables by stakeholders, while quality control checks correctness

Answer

Scope validation is stakeholder sign-off on completed deliverables, whereas quality control verifies they meet technical specifications.

Question 2

Which technique involves gathering requirements by observing end users performing their actual job tasks?

Accepted Answer

Observation (job shadowing)

Answer

Observation allows the coordinator to see firsthand how users work, revealing requirements they might not articulate in interviews.

Question 3

A requirements traceability matrix (RTM) is used to:

Accepted Answer

Link requirements to their source and track them through the project lifecycle

Answer

An RTM ensures every requirement can be traced to its business objective and to the deliverable that satisfies it.

Question 4

What is a work package in a WBS?

Accepted Answer

The lowest level of the WBS where work can be scheduled, estimated, and assigned

Answer

Work packages are the smallest units in a WBS, detailed enough to estimate cost and duration and assign ownership.

Question 5

Which of the following is the BEST way to prevent scope creep?

Accepted Answer

Establish a formal change control process and obtain written approval for all changes

Answer

A formal change control process ensures every change is evaluated, approved, and tracked before being incorporated.

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