Limit and exclusion the limits of scope should be

limit and exclusion
The limits of scope should be defined. Failure to do so can lead to false expectations and to
expending resources and time on the wrong problem.
AACSB: Analytic
Bloom's: Comprehension
Learning Objective: Step 1: Defining the Project Scope
Level: Medium
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37. A project parameter such as completion date or cost is ________ if it is fixed and must be
met.
constrained
The original parameter is fixed. The project must meet the completion date, specifications and
scope of the project, or budget.
AACSB: Anal ytic
Bloom's: Comprehension
Learning Objective: Step 2: Establishing Project Priorities
Level: Medium
38. Taking advantage of opportunities to reduce costs or accelerate the schedule are examples
of project criteria being classified as ________.
enhance
In the case of time and cost, this usually means taking advantage of opportunities to either
reduce costs or shorten the schedule. Conversely, with regard to performance, enhancing
means adding value to the project.
AACSB: Analytic
Bloom's: Comprehension
Learning Objective: Step 2: Establishing Project Priorities
Level: Medium
39. In making project trade-offs, a criteria that is allowed to not meet the original target is
classified as ________.
accept
Questions to ask in regards to accept. For which criterion is it tolerable not to meet the
original parameters? When trade-offs have to be made, is it permissible for the schedule to
slip, to reduce the scope and performance of the project, or to go over budget?
AACSB: Analytic
Bloom's: Comprehension
Learning Objective: Step 2: Establishing Project Priorities
Level: Medium
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40. Developing a ________ provides a forum for clearly establishing priorities with customers
and top management so as to create shared expectations and avoid misunderstandings.
pri ority matrix
One technique found in practice that is useful for this purpose is completing a priority matrix
for the project to identify which criterion is constrained, which should be enhanced, and
which can be accepted.
AACSB: Anal ytic
Bloom's: Knowledge
Learning Objective: Step 2: Establishing Project Priorities
Level: Medium
41. The result of subdividing the work of a project into smaller and smaller work elements is
called ________.
work breakdown structure
Once the scope and deliverables have been identified, the work of the project can be
successively subdivided into smaller and smaller work elements. The outcome of this
hierarchical process is called the work breakdown structure (WBS).
AACSB: Reflective Thinking
Bloom's: Knowledge
Learning Objective: Step 3: Creating the Work Breakdown Structure
Level: Easy
42. The most detailed element in the hierarchical breakdown of the project work to be
accomplished is known as the ________.