PMP Scope Management 3

Question 1

A project manager is developing the WBS and realizes some work elements are difficult to define at this stage. What is the BEST approach?

Accepted Answer

Use rolling wave planning to plan near-term work in detail and future work at a higher level

Answer

Rolling wave planning allows detailed planning for near-term deliverables while leaving future work at a summary level until more information is available.

Question 2

The 100% rule of WBS construction states that:

Accepted Answer

The WBS must capture 100% of the work defined in the project scope

Answer

The 100% rule means the WBS captures all work—and only the work—required to complete project objectives, including all deliverables.

Question 3

Which technique involves having each requirement traced back to a business need to ensure alignment?

Accepted Answer

Requirements traceability matrix

Answer

A requirements traceability matrix links requirements to their origin and traces them throughout the project lifecycle to ensure all are addressed.

Question 4

A project sponsor asks the project manager to add a significant new feature that benefits the business. The project manager SHOULD:

Accepted Answer

Perform impact analysis and submit a formal change request for approval

Answer

Even sponsor requests must go through formal change control to assess impact on scope, schedule, cost, and risk before approval.

Question 5

What is the PRIMARY difference between product scope and project scope?

Accepted Answer

Product scope describes features of the deliverable; project scope describes the work to create it

Answer

Product scope refers to the features and functions of the deliverable, while project scope refers to the work required to deliver it.

PMP - Project Management Professional Practice Test

PMP - Project Management Professional Practice Test

PMP Scope Management 3