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CSPM Project Integration & Scope Management Flashcards

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  1. Which document traces requirements from their origin through design, development, and testing?

    Answer: Requirements traceability matrix

    The requirements traceability matrix links each requirement to its origin and tracks it throughout the project lifecycle.

  2. During project execution, a technical lead makes a 'minor' design change without submitting a change request. The PM should:

    Answer: Require a formal change request and reverse the change if denied

    All changes—regardless of perceived size—must go through integrated change control to maintain the integrity of the baselines.

  3. What is the MAIN output of the Define Scope process?

    Answer: Project scope statement

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

  4. A project sponsor asks the PM to fast-track delivery without changing scope. What risk does this introduce?

    Answer: Increased rework due to parallel activities that may create conflicts

    Fast-tracking overlaps sequential activities, increasing the risk of rework when later activities depend on incomplete earlier ones.

  5. Which integration management activity ensures that changes to one knowledge area are reflected across all related plans?

    Answer: Perform Integrated Change Control

    Perform Integrated Change Control reviews all change requests and coordinates updates across scope, schedule, cost, and other management plans.

  6. When is the scope baseline FIRST established?

    Answer: After the WBS and WBS dictionary are approved as part of project planning

    The scope baseline is established during planning after the scope statement, WBS, and WBS dictionary are approved.

  7. A customer verbally approves a completed deliverable but refuses to sign the formal acceptance document. The BEST next step is:

    Answer: Escalate to the project sponsor to resolve the sign-off issue

    Formal written acceptance is required; the PM should escalate to the sponsor to resolve the blockage and obtain the signature.