--- title: "Project scope control" subject: "ICT Project Management" chapter: 7 key: "semester_7/ict_project_management:project-scope-control" source: https://www.bctengineer.com/q/semester_7/ict_project_management/project-scope-control site: BCT Engineering --- # Project scope control ICT Project Management · Chapter 7: Project Integration Management - Asked in: year not given - Answer checked by Claude Opus 5.5 (high effort) on 2026-10-14 - Page: https://www.bctengineer.com/q/semester_7/ict_project_management/project-scope-control - Whole chapter: https://www.bctengineer.com/md/semester_7/ict_project_management/chapter-7 ## Question What do you mean by project scope control? Explain it including scope change control. ## Short answer Scope control monitors scope baseline status and manages changes to prevent scope creep. Change requests undergo impact assessment, CCB decision, baseline updates, and communication. Variance analysis compares actual scope against the baseline, feeding corrective actions. ## Answer **Project scope control** (Control Scope) is the process of monitoring the status of the project and product scope and managing changes to the scope baseline. It ensures that all requested changes and recommended corrective actions are processed through the integrated change control process. Its main aim is to prevent **scope creep** (uncontrolled additions) and gold plating. #### Inputs, tools, outputs | Inputs | Tools | Outputs | |---|---|---| | Project management plan (scope baseline, scope management plan, change management plan) | Variance analysis | Work performance information | | Requirements documentation and traceability matrix | | Change requests | | Work performance data | | Updates to plan, documents, OPA | #### Activities 1. Monitor work performance data against the scope baseline. 2. Perform variance analysis: find the cause and degree of difference between baseline and actual scope. 3. Decide on corrective or preventive action. 4. Verify that approved changes are implemented and baselines updated. 5. Maintain the requirements traceability matrix. #### Scope change control A formal system to handle any request that changes the scope. ```text Change request -> Evaluate impact (time, cost, risk, quality) -> Change control board -> Approve / reject / defer -> Update scope baseline, WBS, schedule, cost -> Communicate to stakeholders ``` Key elements: - A written change request form. - A change log tracking status. - An impact assessment of every change. - A Change Control Board (CCB) with authority. - Procedures for urgent changes. - Update of all baselines after approval. #### Causes of scope change Missing requirements, customer requests, market or legal changes, technical problems, errors. #### Good practice Have a clear scope statement and WBS, involve the customer, get sign-off on requirements, watch for gold plating and inform stakeholders. **Example:** A client asks for a chat feature in a finished web portal. The manager assesses 3 weeks and Rs 2 lakh of extra effort; the CCB approves it only with a revised budget. ## Check yourself The answer's key points as multiple-choice questions, with the correct option and why. 1. What is the main aim of scope control? A. To create the WBS B. To estimate activity durations C. To increase the scope as the customer asks D. To prevent scope creep and gold plating by managing changes to the scope baseline Answer: D. Scope control monitors scope and manages baseline changes so uncontrolled additions (scope creep) are prevented. (Key point: Aim of scope control) 2. What is done in variance analysis during scope control? A. Choose the RACI roles B. Compute expected time from three estimates C. Find the cause and degree of difference between baseline and actual scope D. Allocate buffers Answer: C. Variance analysis compares the scope baseline with actual scope and determines the cause and extent of difference. (Key point: Variance analysis) 3. In scope change control, what comes right after a change request is evaluated for impact? A. Updating the WBS dictionary only B. Immediate implementation C. Decision by the Change Control Board (approve, reject or defer) D. Closing the project Answer: C. After impact evaluation on time, cost, risk and quality, the CCB decides; baselines are updated only after approval. (Key point: Change control sequence) 4. After a scope change is approved, what must be done? A. Delete the change log B. Update scope baseline, WBS, schedule and cost and inform stakeholders C. Only inform the customer D. Nothing, the old baselines remain Answer: B. All baselines are updated after approval and changes are communicated. 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