Define Scope
What does "Project Scope" Describe
What the project will do and deliver
What does WBS stand for?
Work Breakdown Structure.
What is scope creep?
When extra work is added without approval.
What does “validate scope” mean?
Getting the client to approve the project deliverables.
Your client wants to add a new feature halfway through the project. What should you do?
Ask them to submit a change request.
Why is defining Scope Important
Keeps the project on track and prevents confusion
What is the purpose of a WBS?
To break the project into smaller, manageable tasks.
Why is scope creep bad for a project?
It causes delays and costs more money.
What does “control scope” mean?
Managing changes to the scope.
Your team forgot to define part of the work. What happens?
The project might miss key deliverables.
What happens if a project's scope isn't clearly defined
The team can get confused and do the wrong work
Who usually helps create the WBS?
The project manager and team members.
How can project managers prevent scope creep?
First, defining and documenting a clear project scope
When should validation happen?
At the end of each project phase or deliverable.
You finished your project but the client isn’t happy. What step did you skip?
Validate the scope.
What document clearly explains what's included and excluded from a project?
The Scope Statement
What’s at the top level of a WBS?
The main project goal or deliverable.
True or False: Scope creep can sometimes be good.
True, if it adds value and is approved.
Who is responsible for validating the scope?
The client or sponsor.
Your project is running over budget because of added work. What caused it?
Scope creep.
Who approves the project scope statement
Project sponsor or client
How does a WBS help with scheduling?
Gives accurate time and Cost for when each task will be done
Who usually causes scope creep
The Client, adding more work
What tool helps control scope changes?
A change request or change control system.
How can the team fix poor scope management?
Redefine the scope, update documents, and improve communication.