Project Management · Level 2 of 5 · Foundations

Planning scope and tasks

Requirements, work breakdown structures, and estimates.

Study notes

Requirements describe what the result must do. Capture them in writing and confirm them with stakeholders.
A work breakdown structure (WBS) breaks the deliverable into smaller pieces until each piece can be estimated and assigned.
Estimate with the people doing the work. Ranges (best, likely, worst) are more honest than a single number.
Define what is out of scope as clearly as what is in scope.
Scope creep is uncontrolled growth in scope. Use a change request process to evaluate and approve changes.

Quiz: 6 questions

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1. A WBS is used to:

Break the deliverable into manageable pieces Track employee birthdays Pay invoices Write marketing copy

2. Who should help estimate the work?

The people who will do it Only the sponsor Nobody A random vendor

3. Scope creep is:

Uncontrolled growth in project scope A type of software Finishing early Budget savings

4. Why list what is out of scope?

To prevent misunderstandings about what will not be delivered To make the plan longer It is required by email No reason

5. A client asks for a new feature mid-project. Best response?

Use the change request process to assess impact and approve Add it quietly Refuse to discuss it Cancel the project

6. Estimating with best, likely, and worst cases:

Shows uncertainty honestly Is always wrong Removes risk Is not allowed

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