Chapter 5 Flashcards
What Validate Scope tool is used to verify if work and deliverables meet requirements and product acceptance criteria? Alternative identification. Inspection. Expert judgment. Product analysis.
Inspection
Organizational process asset updates to the Control Scope process include
the causes of variances and corrective actions chosen.
the results of requested changes.
changes to the project scope statement.
made to schedule and cost control.
the causes of variances and corrective actions chosen.
\_\_\_\_ Project Scope manages changes to the scope baseline. Control Plan Manage Verify
Control
What control tool will provide the project manager information about the magnitude of variation from the scope baseline? Work performance information. Variance analysis. WBS. WBS dictionary.
Variance analysis.
Control Scope:
assures all requested changes are processed.
manages uncontrolled work
only manages controlled changes, but not uncontrolled changes.
recommends preventive action for uncontrolled changes.
assures all requested changes are processed.
Control Scope outputs include: pareto charts change requests approved deviations none of the above
change requests
Approved change requests that impact project scope are
changes to the approved project scope statement
changes evident in the performance report.
modifications to the approved scope baseline.
modifications to the SBS.
modifications to the approved scope baseline.
Inputs to Control Scope include: Work performance data The Risk Register Resource histograms all of the above
Work performance data
Variance analysis is a scope control technique that uses \_\_\_\_\_\_ to assess the magnitude of variation. comparative project resource charts tracking systems project performance measurements replanning formulas
project performance measurements
Scope creep is:
When features are added without prior customer approval.
The adding of project (scope) functionality features without considering time involved.
Adding features and functionality without considering cost and resources.
All of the above.
All of the above
A Gantt chart is:
seldom used.
only used when the project is behind schedule.
a graphic display of schedule-related information.
a textual display of schedule-related information
a graphic display of schedule-related information
A WBS is
Answer choices Correct Your choice
A hierarchy that defines and organizes project work.
A technique for evaluating a component or product during a project phase.
A common approach to implementing a quality improvement project program.
A contractual component that designates how activity time and materials are used throughout the duration of the project
A hierarchy that defines and organizes project work
Scheduled work, cost estimates, and work to be monitored and controlled, are contained in
the WBS dictionary.
the lowest level WBS components.
work performance reports.the scope baseline.
the lowest level WBS components.
Project Requirements can include security requirements. business requirements. technical requirements. all of the above
all of the above.
Imposed dates for specific activity completion or project deliverables are called completion dates. schedule activities. schedule milestones. delivery date
schedule milestones.
A work package is
a risk-mitigating component of the WBS.
A group of work components performed during the course of a project.
a document that defines and describes each component in the WBS.
a project work component at the lowest level of the WBS
a project work component at the lowest level of the WBS
A project manager uses the WBS
To see how planned activities are related to overall performance.
To see how planned activities are related to overall budgeting and scheduling.
To see who is responsible for designated planned activities.
All of the above
All of the above.
Tools and techniques used to define scope include Answer choices Correct Your choice product review. expert judgment. alternative factors. all of the above
expert judgment.
Items in the project scope statement include The scope baseline. The WBS dictionary. the WBS. Project constraints
Project constraints.
The project scope statement
details the needs of the project.
is a statement of ‘what needs to be done’.
states the project objective.
defines the potential risks that might deter success.
is a statement of ‘what needs to be done
The project scope baseline contains the initial WBS. Capital investment control. Human resources Project procedures
the initial WBS.
Components of the scope baseline include: SBS WBS dictionary Product scope none of the above
WBS dictionary
Requirements documentation includes Quality requirements Acceptance criteria Training requirements all of the above
all of the above
What Define Scope output details the project's deliverables and the work required to create the deliverables? The project charter. The project boundaries. The project scope statement. The project scope management plan.
The project scope statement.
When developing the product scope description, the project management team must
describe deliverables at a summary level or greater detail.
define the process and criteria for accepting products.
list and describe specific project constraints associated with the project scope that limit options toward product development.
provide sufficient detail to support later project scope planning.
provide sufficient detail to support later project scope planning.
Resources used to define scope include: consultants stakeholders industry groups all of the above
all of the above
What types of actions do the project manager and project team perform to execute the project management plan to accomplish work defined in the project scope statement? Pareto analysis Review risks Contact stakeholders None of the above
Review risks
Variance analysis is used to define scope. control scope. collect requirements. define risk
control scope.
Outputs from Validate Scope include: accepted delivery. change approvals. project document updates. none of the above.
project document updates.
Based on project needs, the project scope management plan may be formal or informal. formal. informal and concise. formal and highly detailed.
formal or informal.
The scope baseline includes WBS WBS dictionary project scope statement all of the above
all of the above
The account where scope, budget, actual cost, and schedule are integrated at a management control point and compared to earned value to measure performance, is a planning account. control account. performance account. planning package
control account.
The \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ addresses and documents project deliverables, boundaries, control, and acceptance project charter project plan contract project scope
project scope
Brainstorming is a technique the management team uses to
identify stakeholder expectations and how to most effectively accomplish them.
determine the least risky methods and procedures in project execution.
develop feasibility, overcome constraints, and achieve assumptions.
generate alternative approaches to performing work and executing the project.
generate alternative approaches to performing work and executing the project
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ are tools and techniques used to define project scope. Expert judgment and meetings Templates, forms, and the scope baseline The PMIS and baseline Established monitoring and controls
Expert judgment and meetings
A \_\_\_\_\_\_ is a WBS planning component below the control account but above the work package, used for planning known work that does not have detailed activities planning account. control package. performance account. planning package
planning package
A tool used in creating the WBS is: work histogram composition decomposition decentralization
decomposition
What information is used to develop the project management plan and detailed project scope? Historical information Project charter information The preliminary project scope statement All of the above
All of the above.
The project team uses scope definition techniques such as product breakdown, value engineering, and systems analyses for stakeholder analyses. to determine product scope. for product analyses. to determine project requirements
for product analyses
The project scope management plan is intended to:
Help the management team define and document project scope.
provide guidance on how project scope should be managed and controlled.
enable the creation of the WBS.
All of the above
All of the above.
The \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is built upon the major deliverables, assumptions, and constraints project scope statement project charter project scope control product scope
project scope statement
“Rolling wave planning is
the interaction among the processes within the Planning Process.
progressive detailing of the project management plan.
the facilitation of activities across multiple processes.
the continual process of evaluation and refining the project scope
progressive detailing of the project management plan.
Tailoring considerations in project scope management include Validation and control Limits and balances Source management The WBS
Validation and control
The project charter and the stakeholder register are \_\_\_\_\_ for collect requirements. risks assets outputs inputs
inputs
The project manager uses \_\_\_\_\_ to control scope. activity attributes organizational process history variance analysis procurement documents
variance analysis
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ describes how the project scope will be managed and controlled. The product management plan The WBS dictionary The project scope statement The project scope management plan
The project scope management plan
Which organizational process assets effect how project scope is controlled?
Formal and informal policies and procedures.
Risk management deficiencies.
Conditions and standard specifications.
project charter and the WBS
Formal and informal policies and procedures
Who is responsible for performing and preparing the analyses necessary to define the scope and generate project scope output? The project manager. The management team. Stakeholders. All of the above
All of the above.
Analysis of project performance can result change requests re-definition bid requests requests for proposal
change requests
The purpose of having a WBS dictionary is
To provide a hierarchically organized depiction of the project organization.
To provide information that identifies and defines project risks according to an established risk registry.
To provide detailed information on resources needed and allocated for each subproject.
To provide detailed information including work packages and control accounts.
To provide detailed information including work packages and control accounts
Inputs to Control Scope include Time baseline Scope team plan Risk Register none of the above
none of the above
A scope baseline is
the schedule of resources needed and allocated for each subproject of the WBS.
the approved, detailed project scope statement and its associated WBS.
a distribution plan for scope components.
the WBS tool for controlling time and resource allocation
the approved, detailed project scope statement and its associated WBS
Lower level WBS components must be \_\_\_\_\_ to ensure completion of the corresponding higher-level deliverables. monitored and controlled planned and controlled necessary and sufficient controlled and sufficient
necessary and sufficient
Project managers tend to get bogged down with too much planning detail. Excessive decomposition can lead to
a decrease in efficient work performance.
poor resource allocation.
non-productive management.
all of the above
all of the above.
Decomposition” refers to
replacing defective project components.
centralizing project program management to accomplish strategic objectives.
identifying and managing satisfaction of quality standards for individual project components.
subdividing project scope and deliverables into manageable components.
subdividing project scope and deliverables into manageable components.
The project manager creates a WBS to output WBS WBS Dictionary Project Document updates all of the above
all of the above
The WBS dictionary includes codes of cost description of consultation release criteria none of the above
none of the above
The project management team typically waits until the deliverable or subproject is clarified before developing the WBS. This progressive detailing of the project management plan is rolling wave planning. replanning scheduling milestones. bottom-up planning.
rolling wave planning.
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is the process of obtaining the stakeholders' formal acceptance to the completed project scope and deliverables. Control scope Define scope Create WBS Validate scope
Validate scope
Tools used in Validate Scope include Inspection Validation Recalibration Execution
Inspection
Validate Scope is concerned with acceptance of deliverables. Control Quality is concerned with meeting quality requirements for deliverables. In relation to Validate Scope, Control Quality is executed Generally before scope validation. During scope validation. Parallel to scope validation. Any of the above
Any of the above.
Outputs from Validate Scope include Accepted documents Change requirements Product alternatives none of the above
none of the above
Each WBS component is defined in terms of how the work is executed and controlled. For example, control components of a construction project could include \_\_\_\_\_\_ activities. analysis and scheduling closeout processing inspection and testing progress payment
inspection and testing
In the scope statement, the project manager includes:
Project objectives and deliverables.
Estimated project costs.
A detailed project phase schedule.
A project team directory for stakeholders
Project objectives and deliverables.
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ states in detail what needs to be done. Project verification The project charter The project scope statement Work breakdown templates
The project scope statement
In the context of the project, product scope refers to:
the product characteristics.
the product functions.
required work to accomplish end deliverables.
all of the above
all of the above.
What is the project team doing when they examine the project and product requirements, and influences, and how those related influences will be managed?
They are analyzing the project risks.
They are analyzing and understanding the project scope.
They are measuring the project and product status.
They are creating the project management plan
They are analyzing and understanding the project scope
Why collect requirements?
To provide a basis for defining and managing the project scope.
To ensure the project baseline is appropriate for the type and character or project.
To help ensure that effort expended on the project is relative to its size and complexity.
To help ensure stakeholders and all those involved are formally informed about the direction and planned project objectives
To provide a basis for defining and managing the project scope
What activities are involved in scope management? estimating. executing. defining. all of the above
defining
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ management ensures the project includes all the specified work required, and ONLY the specified work, which is necessary to successfully complete the project. Project Scope Control Risk
Scope
The primary benefit of collecting requirements is to
influence the project’s overall mission
define the product and project scope
mitigate overall product and project changes.
establish guidelines project development and application
define the product and project scope
Directing and managing project work is the integrative process that performs activities outlined in the WBS. project scope statement. project charter. SOW
project scope statement
The following are inputs to Define Scope:
deliverables, recommended changes and corrective actions.
work performance information and reports.
the project charter, requirements documentation and organizational process assets.
organizational assets and updates.
the project charter, requirements documentation and organizational process assets.
The project manager uses product and stakeholder analyses, expert judgment, and alternatives identification during the process of Collect Requirements Define Scope Validate Scope Create WBS
Define Scope
The project scope is defined as: the degree of stakeholder involvement. the work to be done. plan creation. the project's specified needs
the work to be done.
What is an activity the project manager does when he/she attempts to manage a project’s scope?
Create a performance statement.
Collect requirements.
Estimate potential project risks.
Subdivide the major anticipated project deliverables
Collect requirements.
During Collect Requirements, the project manager should consider how the scope activity will be managed. The scope of the deliverables. customer expectations Product scope.
customer expectations
The project scope begins as a general idea with end goals and objectives. The scope becomes more detailed as the team develops a structured breakdown of the project, identifying specific details. This process is: scope creep. planning. progressive elaboration. strategic design
progressive elaboration.
"Inspection" is an activity used in processing the project management plan. updating work breakdown. validate scope. define scope
validate scope.
