Completing the scope

Question 1

What is the key method for building the scope of a project?

Answer 1

The key method for building the scope of a project is known as progressive elaboration.

Progressive elaboration is defined as an iterative process of increasing the level of detail as information becomes available.

Question 2

Why is progressive elaboration important in project management?

Answer 2

It allows project managers to start with a general idea and gradually add details, ensuring flexibility and adaptability as the project evolves.

Question 3

What does it mean to work on critical pieces in detail?

Answer 3

It means focusing on the most important aspects of the project first, ensuring they are well-defined and feasible before addressing less critical elements.

Question 4

What is the relationship between deliverables and acceptance criteria?

Answer 4

Acceptance criteria are the conditions that must be met for stakeholders to accept the deliverables.

Question 5

When is the scope considered complete?

Answer 5

The scope is considered complete when the work breakdown structure (WBS) is finished.

Question 6

How does the scope differ in adaptive projects compared to predictive projects?

Answer 6

In adaptive projects, the scope may only be high-level and is elaborated in a backlog, while predictive projects have a more detailed scope from the start.

Question 7

What is a backlog in project management?

Answer 7

A backlog is a list of items or tasks that need to be completed in a project, structured into epics, themes, and user stories.

Question 8

What are epics, themes, and user stories?

Answer 8

• Epics are high-level objectives
• Themes are categories of work
• User stories are specific tasks or requirements within those themes.

Question 9

What indicates that the scope is complete?

Answer 9

The scope is complete when it is of ‘acceptable quality’.

Acceptable quality when stakeholders are satisfied with it

Question 10

What does acceptable quality mean in the context of project scope?

Answer 10

Acceptable quality means that the deliverables meet the stakeholders’ satisfaction and requirements.

Question 11

What are completion criteria/ acceptance criteria?

Answer 11

Completion criteria are the specific conditions that must be met before a stakeholder accepts a deliverable.

EX: Technical performance criteria

Question 12

What is definition of done?

Answer 12

The definition of done is a checklist of criteria required to be met before the deliverable is ready.

Definition of done in adaptive projects is constantly moving as the backlog changes too

Question 13

Why is it important for the scope to be both complete and precise?

Answer 13

It ensures that all necessary functionalities are included and that there is no ambiguity in the requirements.

Question 14

How can tables, charts, and diagrams help in defining scope?

Answer 14

They provide clear specifications and visual representations that enhance precision and completeness in the scope.