Project Management Project Scope and WBS 3

Question 1

The 100% rule in WBS development states that:

Accepted Answer

The WBS must capture 100% of the work, including project management work

Answer

The 100% rule requires that the WBS captures all deliverables and work, including project management activities, without overlap.

Question 2

Gold plating in project management refers to:

Accepted Answer

Adding features beyond the agreed scope without a change request

Answer

Gold plating is adding extra scope or features not requested by the client, which consumes resources without formal authorization.

Question 3

What differentiates a project scope statement from a product scope statement?

Accepted Answer

Product scope describes project deliverables; project scope describes the work to produce them

Answer

Product scope describes the features of the product or service, while project scope describes the work required to deliver it.

Question 4

During Validate Scope, a key deliverable is reviewed and accepted by the customer. This acceptance is documented in:

Accepted Answer

Accepted deliverables and change requests if rework is needed

Answer

Accepted deliverables are the primary output of Validate Scope, along with change requests for items requiring rework.

Question 5

A project manager is working with SMEs to break down a high-level deliverable into smaller components. This technique is called:

Accepted Answer

Decomposition

Answer

Decomposition is the technique of breaking down project deliverables and work into smaller, more manageable components.

Project Management Practice Test