CHAPTER 5 - MANAGING PROJECT SCOPE Flashcards
8/80 RULE
Planning method to create WBS. WP in a WBS should not take more than 80 and less than 8 hours of labor to create
ACTIVE OBSERVATION
Interact with worker, ask questions understand each step of work being completed. Sometimes even assist doing the work
AFFINITY DIAGRAMS
Cluster large number of similar ideas together for further analysis
ALTERNATIVES GENERATION
Scope definition by finding alternative solutions while considering cost, customer satisfaction, usage in operation
AUTOCRATIC
Decision making. Only one individual makes the decision
BRAINSTORMING
Generate as many ideas as possible about the project requirements. No ideas judged or dismissed.
CHANGE CONTROL SYSTEM (CCS)
Documented in scope management plan. Defines how changes to the project scope are managed and controlled.
CHANGE MANAGEMENT PLAN
A subsidiary plan that defines how changes will be allowed and managed within the project
CODE OF ACCOUNTS
Numbering system for each item in the WBS.
CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT PLAN
Defines how features and functions to the deliverables will be monitored and controlled in the project
CONTEXT DIAGRAM
Shows relationship between elements of an environment and how they interact. E.g. server structure and user interaction
FOCUS GROUPS
Moderator led requirements collection method with SH
FUNTIONAL ANALYSIS
Study of functions in a system, project, product.
Studies goal of the product, how it will be used, expectations towards the product once it moves into operation. Also considers life cycle costing.
FUNDING LIMIT
Budget is determined in relation to project scope. Including qualifiers such as +-10%
INTERVIEWS
Requirements collection method. One on one conversations with interviewers
MAJORITY
Group decision method. More than 50% must agree
MIND MAPPING
Maps ideas to show the relationship among requirements. Can be reviewed to identify new solutions or rank the identified requirements
NOMINAL GROUP TECHNIQUE
Technique similar to brainstorming. Create as many ideas as possible and then rank them through voting.
PASSIVE OBSERVATION
Observer records information about work being completed without interrupting the process.