4.1 Lecture Scope
What does a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) depict?
The work that is necessary to meet project objectives, and complete the project
According to the 8-80 Rule, if your lowest level is beyond 80 hours...
it might be too easy to lose track of the work
In Planning your Project, you might look to the ... contained in the PMBOK
knowledge areas
What is the lowest level of the WBS called?
work package
Are Project Exclusions part of the Scope Statement?
yes
According to the 8-80 Rule, if your lowest level is less than 8 hours...
you might be micromanaging
What is a project constraint?
A limitation or special restriction which is imposed on the project
What is decomposition?
A technique for dividing and subdividing the project scope and project deliverables into smaller, more manageable parts
What two basic things does the Project Charter do?
Announces the project and grants project manager authority to use organizational resources to meet objectives
How is the WBS Hierarchical?
Each level is a higher level or summary of the level below it
A WBS can be based on deliverables or on...
Phases
What is your Project Scope statement is driven by?
Project Charter
What is a deliverable?
Something you create on the way to completing your project. A piece of the product or service
The PMBOK technically states that it is the ... that writes the Project Charter
Sponsor
What is the first document to be created after the project is selected and approved?
The Project Charter
Building a Charter might begin with asking for a ... if either was created
business case or project proposal
According to the Distance between Status Points Rule, how many status points should one deliverable get before it must show work being completed?
Two
The If It Makes Sense Rule says that, for instance, you can break down work that will take less than 8 hours if it is...
critical