Scope creep

What is scope creep?

• When a project's requirements increase after the project has begun

• When a project's requirements are unclear from the start

• When a project's requirements decrease after the project has begun

• When a project's requirements remain the same throughout the project

What is an example of scope creep?

• A project that exceeds expectations without any changes

• A project with clear and well-defined requirements

• A project being completed on time and within budget

• A client requesting additional features after the project has started

How does scope creep differ from gold plating?

• Scope creep is always intentional, while gold plating is accidental

• Scope creep occurs due to internal changes, while gold plating occurs due to client requests

• Scope creep and gold plating are the same thing

• None of the Above

How can you avoid scope creep?

• By not defining project requirements clearly

• By saying 'yes' to all client requests

• By creating a clear project requirement plan and change management plan

• By ignoring all change requests

What is a Gantt chart used for in project management?

• To track project expenses

• To create project deliverables

• To visualize project timelines and tasks

• To communicate with stakeholders

What is the purpose of a change management plan?

• To manage and control scope changes

• To increase project timelines

• To prevent any changes in the project

• To encourage scope creep

Why is it important to prioritize project tasks?

• To add unnecessary features to the project

• To balance quality, time, resources, and budget

• To ensure all tasks are completed simultaneously

• To delay project completion

What is the role of a work breakdown structure (WBS) in project management?

• To communicate with clients

• To complicate project planning

• To simplify project requirements

• To track project expenses

How can project management software help in managing scope creep?

• By automating task assignments and change request processing

• By increasing project costs

• By delaying project timelines

• By ignoring project requirements

What should be done if scope creep becomes unmanageable?

• Add more features to the project

• Continue with the project as planned

• Regroup, retrain, and request more funding

• Ignore the changes and hope for the best