Project+ Study Notes 13 Flashcards
quantify and prioritize the wants, needs, and expectations of the project sponsor and stakeholders to achieve the project objectives. Requirements typically start out high level and are further defined, or progressively elaborated, as the project progresses. You must be able to track, measure, test, and trace the requirements of the project.
Requirements
business need for the project and why it was undertaken, project objectives, project deliverables, requirements.
Record these things in a scope statement or requirements document :
is a deliverables-oriented hierarchy that defines all the work of the project. Each level of the WBS is a further breakdown of the level above it. Decomposition is the process of breaking down the high-level deliverables (and each successive level of the WBS) into smaller, more manageable work units. Once the work is broken down to the lowest level, you can establish time estimates, resource assignments, and cost estimates.
WBS
is the basis for estimating activity duration, assigning resources to activities, estimating work effort, and creating a budget.
WBS (b)
is typically displayed as a graphical representation, it can be a great way of visually communicating the project scope. It contains more details of the deliverables than the scope statement does and helps further clarify the magnitude of the project deliverables.
WBS (c)
is usually a tree structure can be created using software, using a whiteboard, or using easel paper with sticky notes for each level and each component of the WBS.
WBS (d)
starts with the project itself at the topmost level. The next level consists of the major deliverables, project phases, or subprojects that support the main project. From there, each deliverable is decomposed into smaller and smaller units of work. The lowest level of any ??? is called the work package level. This is the level where resources, time, and cost estimates are determined. Work packages are assigned to team members or organizational units to complete the activities associated with this work.
WBS (e)
Make sure that all the participants have reviewed the project charter, scope statement, and requirements document and have a clear understanding of all the deliverables. Have copies of these documents available as a reference. The team may go through several iterations of constructing the WBS before it’s considered complete.
Info
Each level in the ??? should have a unique identifier. This identifier is typically a number, and it’s used to sum and track the costs, schedule, and resources associated with the ??? elements. These numbers are usually associated with the corporation’s chart of accounts, which is used to track costs by category. Collectively, these numeric identifiers are known as the code of accounts.
Second method for depicting WBS is outline form
A detailed ??? will not only prevent critical work from being overlooked, but it will also help control change. If the project team has a clear picture of the project objectives and the map to reach these objectives, they are less likely to go down a path unrelated to the project scope.
WBS (g)
