4.5.3 Scope Flashcards
Why is it often important to state what is out of scope as well as what is in scope?
(1) It sets stakeholders’ expectations and reduces the possibility of scope creep
(2) It stops scope creep because no changes are allowed
(3) Although recommended it has little application in practice
(4) It tells the project sponsor what is not being provided
(1) It sets stakeholders’ expectations and reduces the possibility of scope creep
What technique can be used to define the project’s scope?
(1) Requirements traceability matrix
(2) Work breakdown structure
(3) Responsibility assignment matrix
(4) Interviews with stakeholders
(2) Work breakdown structure
Which statement best describes what should happen when the scope has been
defined?
(1) The scope should be agreed with the sponsor
(2) The scope should be documented and filed
(3) The scope should be documented and agreed with the users
(4) The scope should be documented and agreed with all the stakeholders and baselined
(4) The scope should be documented and agreed with all the stakeholders and baselined
Which statement best defines a work breakdown structure (WBS)?
(1) A hierarchy of products, grouped into logical areas and developed down to the level of a
configuration item
(2) A means of defining the project scope
(3) A hierarchy of work activities, grouped into logical areas and developed down to the level of
a work package
(4) A basis for preparing the project schedule
(3) A hierarchy of work activities, grouped into logical areas and developed down to the level of
a work package
Which statement best defines a work package?
(1) A description of the work to be performed together with the objectives, costs, effort and
duration
(2) A piece of work which a work package manager will undertake
(3) The basis of a statement of work in an invitation to tender
(4) Part of the business case for the project
(1) A description of the work to be performed together with the objectives, costs, effort and
duration
