planning for success- scope management

Question 1

what is scope and scope management?

Answer 1

scope is the totality of the outputs outcomes and benefits and the work required to produce them (this is defining what falls within the project and what doesnt)

scope management - the process whereby outputs outcomes and benefits are defined and controlled

Question 2

Describe output, outcome and benefit?

Answer 2

output- a product delivered by a project (sale of property)
outcome- the changed circumstance or behaviour that comes from the use of the product (1 less asset on RAP)
Benefit- the positive measurable impact of change (capital receipt)

Question 3

what is an organisation breakdown structure ?

Answer 3

1. shows everyone in project and their roles, reporting lines and communication routes
   2.each role should have a description

Question 4

what is a responsibility assigned matrix? AKA RACI matrix

Answer 4

1.describes the participation of various roles within the project
2.clarifies roles and responsibilities
3. will utilise the roles identified in the organisation breakdown structure

think:
R- responsible
A-accountable
C-those consulted
I-Those informed

Question 5

what is configuration?

Answer 5

the function and physical characteristics of a product achieved through deployment

Question 6

what is configuration management?

Answer 6

the admin activities concerned with the creation, maintenance, change controls and quality control of a scope of work

Question 7

what are the 5 configuration management activities

Answer 7

1.planning
2. identification
3.control
4.accounting
5.audit