Project Scope and WBS Flashcards
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The 100% rule in WBS development states that:
Answer: The WBS must capture 100% of the work, including project management work
The 100% rule requires that the WBS captures all deliverables and work, including project management activities, without overlap.
Gold plating in project management refers to:
Answer: Adding features beyond the agreed scope without a change request
Gold plating is adding extra scope or features not requested by the client, which consumes resources without formal authorization.
What differentiates a project scope statement from a product scope statement?
Answer: Product scope describes project deliverables; project scope describes the work to produce them
Product scope describes the features of the product or service, while project scope describes the work required to deliver it.
During Validate Scope, a key deliverable is reviewed and accepted by the customer. This acceptance is documented in:
Answer: Accepted deliverables and change requests if rework is needed
Accepted deliverables are the primary output of Validate Scope, along with change requests for items requiring rework.
A project manager is working with SMEs to break down a high-level deliverable into smaller components. This technique is called:
Answer: Decomposition
Decomposition is the technique of breaking down project deliverables and work into smaller, more manageable components.
When scope definition is poor at project initiation, the most likely consequence is:
Answer: Frequent scope creep and cost overruns
Poorly defined scope leads to uncontrolled changes, rework, and budget and schedule overruns throughout the project.
Which output of the Collect Requirements process is used as a key input to Define Scope?
Answer: Requirements documentation
Requirements documentation, which captures stakeholder needs, is a primary input to the Define Scope process.