1. What is the definition of scope management
Defining what work is required and then making sure all that work is completed.
2. What are the key outputs of the collect requirements process
- Requirements documentation
- Requirements traceability matrix
3. What are the key outputs of the define scope process
- Project Scope Statement
4. What are the key outputs of the validate scope process
- Work Performance Information
- Accepted Deliverables.
- Change Requests
- Updates to the lessons learned register, requirements traceability matrix, and requirements documents.
5. What is the difference between product scope and project scope
Product scope relates to the requirements related to the product, service, or results of the project, while project scope involves the work the project team will do to deliver the product of the project.
6. What is the difference between a product backlog and a product roadmap
A product backlog is a list of all the work identified for the project, while a product roadmap outlines the description and main components of each release of the project.
7. Name several requirements gathering technique
- Brainstorming
- Interviews
- Focus Groups
- Questionnaires and surveys
- Benchmarking
- Voting
- Multicriteria decision analysis
- Affinity Diagrams
- Mind Maps
- Nominal Group Technique
- Observation
- Facilitation
- Context Diagram
- Prototypes
8. Name some common requirements categories used for affinity diagrams
- Business Requirements
- Stakeholder Requirements
- Solution Requirements
- Transition Requirements
- Project Requirements
- Quality Requirements
- Technical Requirements
9. What is the value of a requirements traceability matrix
Helps link requirements to objectives and/or other requirements to ensure the strategic goals are accomplished.
10. What is timeboxing
Timeboxing is a time management technique where you allocate a fixed time period to a planned activity. An agile planning tool using short, fixed periods in which a defined set of activities or work is undertaken.
11. What is the purpose of product analysis
To analyze the objectives and description of the product as stated by the customer or sponsor, which is then used to define tangible deliverables. Product analysis is a critical tool that allows the project manager to make sure the product and project scope are understood and accurate.
12. What are the key items included in a project scope statement
- Product Scope
- Project Scope
- Deliverable of the project
- Acceptance Criteria
- What is not part of the project
- Assumptions and Constraints
13. What is WBS
A work breakdown structure (WBS) is a project management tool that takes a step-by-step approach to completing large projects with several moving pieces. By breaking down the project into smaller components, a WBS can integrate scope, cost, and deliverables into a single tool. While most WBSes are deliverable-based, they can also be phase-based.
14. When is a WBS created and what it is used for
- Created during project planning by the team and used to define or decompose the project into smaller, more manageable pieces.
- Graphically provides a structured vision for a project and helps ensure that nothing is missed and no deliverables are forgotten.
15. What is a control account
A control account is a tool to collect and analyze work performance data regarding costs, schedule and scope. Each work package in the WBS is assigned to only one control account
16. What is a WBS dictionary
A description of the work to be done for each work package
17. How are work packages different from activities
- Work packages are deliverables (things) rather than actions (activities)
- Work packages are shown in a WBS.
- Activities are shown in an activity list and network diagram.
18. What makes up the scope baseline
- Project scope statement
- WBS
- WBS Dictionary
19. What is the validate scope process and when it is done
The process of gaining formal acceptance of the deliverables by the customer or sponsor
During project monitoring and controlling and at the end of each phase of the project life cycle