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The tendency for the project deliverables to expand over time-usually by changing requirements,specifications,and priorities-is called

A) Scope erosion.
B) Scope creep.
C) Project bloat.
D) Scope enhancement.
E) Project add-ons.

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All of the following are ways the WBS helps in managing projects EXCEPT

A) With cost and time estimates the WBS makes it possible to plan,schedule and budget the project.
B) It provides management with information appropriate to each level.
C) Can be used to define communication channels.
D) Allows the project manager to establish the overall objective of the project.
E) As it is developed,organizational units and individuals can be assigned responsibility of work packages.

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One of the primary jobs of a project manager is to manage the trade-offs associated with the project.Which of the following is NOT one of the basic classifications of project priorities?

A priority matrix helps project managers manage trade-offs among time,cost and performance or scope.This helps to identify which criterion is constrained,which should be enhanced and which can be accepted.Some argue that all of these criteria are always constrained.Agree or disagree? Explain why.

The gradual expansion of project requirements,specifications and priorities during the execution of project is known as ____________.

All of the following are usually included in a work package EXCEPT

"To construct a high-quality,custom home within five months at costs not to exceed $150,000" is best classified as

Which of the following is least likely to be included in a work package?

The _________ is used to assist in making project trade-offs among schedule,budget,and performance objectives.

The result of subdividing the work of a project into smaller and smaller work elements is called a(n)__________.

The intersection of work packages and the organizational unit creates a project control point called a cost account.

Scott has just been given a project that has a specific completion date.After a discussion with top management he finds that while the date is important the cost is more important and a slip in delivery would be acceptable if required to meet the cost targets.The completion date is best classified as

For large companies,the organization breakdown structure is used rather than the work breakdown structure.

Project scope describes what you expect to deliver to your customers when the project is complete.

If a project is small and does not require an elaborate system to assign tasks,which of the following is a good choice?

Scope creep can be reduced by carefully writing a(n)__________ statement.

The last element of a project scope statement or checklist ensures an understanding and agreement of expectations.This is known as ____________.

Integrating a project's work packages within the organization's management structure is known as work breakdown structure.

Having a strong communication plan can go a long way toward mitigating project problems.A communication plan should address all of the following EXCEPT

Define scope creep.When is it good? When is it bad? Provide real-life examples of both cases.