Project Scope

The complete set of work needed to deliver the intended product, service, or result, including its agreed features and capabilities.

Key Points

  • Defines the boundaries of what work is included and excluded in the project.
  • Focuses on the work to be performed; product scope describes the deliverable's characteristics.
  • Documented in the scope statement and decomposed in the WBS to form the scope baseline.
  • Changes are managed through formal change control to prevent scope creep.

Example

A company undertakes a website redesign. Project scope includes tasks like stakeholder interviews, UX design, building a responsive homepage, product catalog pages, checkout, and testing. Features such as a loyalty program or blog are explicitly excluded unless approved through change control.

PMP Example Question

Which statement best describes project scope?

  1. The features and functions of the product to be created.
  2. The total work required to deliver the product, service, or result with its agreed features and functions.
  3. The sequence and timing of activities needed to finish the project.
  4. The set of known uncertainties that may affect project objectives.

Correct Answer: B - The total work required to deliver the agreed outcome

Explanation: Project scope is about the work to be performed. Option A describes product scope, not project scope.

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