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Australian Ideal College
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BSB50820 - Diploma of Project Management
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BSBPMG530Manage project scope
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This is an individual assessment. This short answer assessment is one form of assessment that is used to collect evidence of competency for this unit.If you need help understanding any questions, ask your assessor to explain.
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Answer each question in as much detail as possible, considering your organisational requirements for each one.
1. Explain what you would find in a scope management plan.
A scope management plan outlines how project scope will be defined, validated, controlled, and verified throughout the project lifecycle. It typically includes the following information:
Project objectives and deliverables
Detailed requirements for the project
A Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) to organize and subdivide the project into smaller, manageable components
A scope change control process to handle requests for changes to the project scope
A scope verification process to ensure that the project deliverables meet the defined requirements
A scope acceptance process to obtain formal approval of the project deliverables from stakeholders.
2. Identify and explain three boundaries that could impact project scope.
Time boundary: This boundary defines the start and end date for the project, and it impacts the scope of the project because it determines the amount of time available to complete the project's tasks and deliverables. If the project schedule is shortened, the scope of the project may need to be reduced in order to meet the new deadline.
Cost boundary: This boundary defines the budget for the project, and it impacts the scope of the project because it determines the amount of money available to complete the project's tasks and deliverables. If the project budget is reduced, the scope of the project may need to be reduced in order to stay within the new budget.
Performance boundary: This boundary defines the performance standards that the project must meet, and it impacts the scope of the project because it determines the level of quality that the project's deliverables must achieve. If the performance standards are increased, the scope of the project may need to be expanded to include additional tasks and deliverables that are necessary to meet the new standards.
3. Identify the six-stage process of control change procedures. List five possible factors that may be likely to impact upon project scope.
The six-stage process of control change procedures typically includes the following steps:
Identification of the change: The change is identified and described in detail.
Assessment of the impact: The impact of the change on the project schedule, budget, and quality is assessed.
Approval or rejection: The change is reviewed and either approved or rejected by the project manager and stakeholders.
Implementation: If the change is approved, it is implemented into the project plan.
Verification: The change is verified to ensure that it has been implemented correctly and that it has not negatively impacted other project deliverables.
Closure: The change is closed out, and the project plan is updated to reflect the change.
Five possible factors that may be likely to impact upon project scope are:
Changes in project requirements or specifications.
Unforeseen problems or obstacles that arise during the course of the project.
Changes in project funding or budget constraints.
Changes in the project team, such as personnel additions or departures.
Changes in external factors, such as market conditions or regulatory requirements.
4. Identify and summarise two methods you could use to measure work progress or outcomes against the original project plan.
Earned Value Management (EVM): EVM is a project management method that uses a combination of performance measurements, such as planned value, earned value, and actual cost, to determine the progress of a project and forecast its final outcome. The method compares the planned value of work completed to the actual cost of work completed to determine the earned value of the work and identify any variances from the project plan. This can help project managers to identify and address issues early on, and to make more accurate project forecasts.
Milestone Trend Analysis (MTA): MTA is a method of tracking project progress by monitoring the completion of specific milestones. The method involves creating a chart that plots the planned completion date for each milestone against the actual completion date. By analyzing the trend of milestone completion over time, project managers can determine if the project is on schedule, ahead of schedule, or behind schedule. This can help project managers to identify and address issues early on, and to make more accurate project forecasts.
5.Explain how a work breakdown structure can segment and document tasks.
A work breakdown structure (WBS) is a hierarchical decomposition of a project's deliverables and objectives into smaller, more manageable components. It is used to segment and document tasks in a way that makes it easy to understand how the project's objectives will be achieved.
The WBS starts with the main project objective at the top level and then breaks it down into smaller, more detailed components. Each level of the WBS represents a different level of detail, and each component can be further broken down into even smaller sub-components if necessary. For example, a WBS for a construction project might start with the main objective "build a house" at the top level, and then break it down into smaller components such as "foundation," "framing," "plumbing," "electrical," and "finishes." Each of these components can then be broken down further into more detailed tasks, such as "dig foundation," "lay footings," "install plumbing," etc.
The WBS can be used to segment and document tasks by creating a detailed list of all the tasks that need to be completed in order to achieve the project's objectives. Each task is given a unique identifier and can be assigned to specific team members, given a start and end date, and a defined budget. This allows project managers to easily track progress, identify and address issues, and make adjustments as needed.
Overall, the WBS can help to ensure that all the necessary tasks are identified, organized, and properly planned, making it easier to manage the project and keep it on track.
6.Identify and explain three problems areas likely to be encountered in scope management
Scope creep: Scope creep refers to the tendency of a project's scope to expand beyond the original boundaries defined in the project plan. This can happen when new features or requirements are added to the project without proper planning or approval. Scope creep can be a major problem because it can cause delays, increase costs, and ultimately lead to project failure.
Inadequate requirements definition: Inadequate requirements definition refers to the failure to clearly define and document the project's requirements....