CPSM CSPM Project Integration & Scope Management 3

Question 1

A project is 60% complete when the client requests a feature that doubles the original scope. The PM should:

Accepted Answer

Log a change request, assess impact, and present options to the sponsor

Answer

All scope change requests must be formally evaluated for cost, schedule, and risk impact before any decision is made.

Question 2

In project integration management, the 'Make-or-Buy' decision is part of which planning process?

Accepted Answer

Plan Procurement Management

Answer

Make-or-buy analysis is a tool and technique of Plan Procurement Management.

Question 3

What is the difference between project scope and product scope?

Accepted Answer

Product scope describes the features/functions of the product; project scope describes the work to deliver it

Answer

Product scope defines the characteristics of the end product, while project scope defines the work required to deliver that product.

Question 4

A project manager is closing a project. Which activity is part of the Close Project or Phase process?

Accepted Answer

Archiving project records and updating lessons learned

Answer

Closing activities include archiving documentation, updating organizational process assets, and capturing lessons learned.

Question 5

Which of the following BEST describes 'gold plating' in scope management?

Accepted Answer

Adding extra features beyond what the customer requested without change control

Answer

Gold plating occurs when the team adds features not in the approved scope, which consumes resources without adding authorized value.

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