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APMPFQ_Terminology_5
Section 5: Scope
Term | Definition |
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Scope | The totality of outputs, outcomes and benefits and the work required to produce them (this definition includes programmes within its scope - the outcomes and benefits do not normally form part of a project's scope). |
Scope management | The process whereby outputs, outcomes and benefits are identified, defined and controlled. |
PBS | Product breakdown structure. A hierarchy of deliverables that are required to be produced by the project. |
Product breakdown structure | PBS. A hierarchy of deliverables that are required to be produced by the project. |
WBS | Work breakdown structure. The hierarchical breakdown of work required to deliver the products of a project. |
Work breakdown structure | WBS. The hierarchical breakdown of work required to deliver the products of a project. |
CBS | Cost breakdown structure. The hierarchical brakdown of a project into cost elements. |
Cost breakdown structure | CBS. The hierarchical brakdown of a project into cost elements. |
RAM | Responsibility assignment matrix. A diagram or chart showing assigned responsibilities for elements of work. |
Responsibility assignment matrix | RAM. A diagram or chart showing assigned responsibilities for elements of work. |
Change control | A process that ensures that all changes made to a project's baseline scope, cost, time or quality objectives are identified, evaluated, approved, rejected or deferred. |
Configuration management | Technical and administrational activities concerned with the creation, maintenance and controlled change of configuration throughout the project life cycle. |
Change management | The formal process through which all changes to the project plan are approved and introduced. |
Configuration item | Part of a configuration that has a set function and is designated for configuration management. |
Cost account | A cost account defines what work will be performed, who will perform it and who will pay for it. |
Change freeze | A point on a project after which no further changes will be considered. |