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Why is it important to explicitly state that a certain feature will not be included in the project's scope?
Why is it important to explicitly state that a certain feature will not be included in the project's scope?
- To give the impression that the team has considered all possible features
- To save time and effort in discussing the feature again in the future
- To reserve the feature for a future project update
- To avoid potential confusion and misunderstandings between the project team and stakeholders (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a typical component of an initial scope statement?
Which of the following is NOT a typical component of an initial scope statement?
- A description of the product/service to be developed
- A summary of all deliverables
- Project success criteria
- A detailed project timeline (correct)
What is the purpose of referring to other documents, such as product specifications or policy guidelines, in a scope statement?
What is the purpose of referring to other documents, such as product specifications or policy guidelines, in a scope statement?
- To avoid having to include all the necessary information in the scope statement (correct)
- To make the scope statement longer and more complex
- To give the impression that the project team has consulted a wide range of sources
- To ensure that all relevant information is included in the scope statement
What might a project manager do if they find that a part of the scope statement is vague or ambiguous?
What might a project manager do if they find that a part of the scope statement is vague or ambiguous?
What is the role of a business case in preparing an initial scope statement?
What is the role of a business case in preparing an initial scope statement?
What is the role of project managers in identifying and managing stakeholder expectations?
What is the role of project managers in identifying and managing stakeholder expectations?
What is the purpose of stating project success criteria in a scope statement?
What is the purpose of stating project success criteria in a scope statement?
What can be done to avoid ambiguity in the scope statement?
What can be done to avoid ambiguity in the scope statement?
What is the role of the project charter in preparing an initial scope statement?
What is the role of the project charter in preparing an initial scope statement?
What is the purpose of including a description of the product/service to be developed in the scope statement?
What is the purpose of including a description of the product/service to be developed in the scope statement?