Product Scope

The set of characteristics, features, and capabilities that define a product, service, or result and explain what it is expected to do.

Key Points

  • Describes the deliverable itself; project scope describes the work to create it.
  • Captured in requirements and specifications and may be part of the scope baseline.
  • Validated against acceptance criteria through reviews, testing, and customer approval.
  • Any change to product features must follow formal change control to avoid scope creep.

Example

For an e-commerce website project, product scope might include a searchable catalog, secure checkout, order tracking, mobile-responsive design, and integration with a payment gateway. These features define what the website must do for users.

PMP Example Question

Which statement best describes product scope?

  1. The total work required to deliver the product.
  2. The features and capabilities that define the deliverable.
  3. The approved schedule baseline and key milestones.
  4. The organizational processes used to manage the project.

Correct Answer: B — the features and capabilities that define the deliverable

Explanation: Product scope focuses on what the product, service, or result must be and do, while project scope addresses the work needed to produce it.

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