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PK0-003 · Question #495

In order to satisfy a difficult stakeholder, a project manager has asked the project team to include more services than were outlined in the statement of work (SOW). Which of the following will be the

The correct answer is C. It may increase the cost of the project.. Adding services beyond the original Statement of Work (SOW) without proper change control constitutes scope creep, which will most likely increase project costs.

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Question

In order to satisfy a difficult stakeholder, a project manager has asked the project team to include more services than were outlined in the statement of work (SOW). Which of the following will be the MOST likely impact on the outcome of the project?

Options

  • AIt may decrease the scope of the project.
  • BIt may satisfy the project sponsor.
  • CIt may increase the cost of the project.
  • DIt may require the use of fewer resources.

How the community answered

(37 responses)
  • A
    11% (4)
  • B
    3% (1)
  • C
    78% (29)
  • D
    8% (3)

Why each option

Adding services beyond the original Statement of Work (SOW) without proper change control constitutes scope creep, which will most likely increase project costs.

AIt may decrease the scope of the project.

Adding more services directly increases, not decreases, the project's scope, as more deliverables or tasks are being undertaken.

BIt may satisfy the project sponsor.

While satisfying one stakeholder, expanding the scope without formal approval or budget adjustments can dissatisfy the project sponsor due to increased costs and potential delays.

CIt may increase the cost of the project.Correct

Including additional services not initially outlined in the Statement of Work (SOW) directly expands the project scope, which inherently requires more resources, effort, and time, leading to an increase in the overall project cost. This uncontrolled expansion of work is known as scope creep and is a primary driver of budget overruns.

DIt may require the use of fewer resources.

More services typically require more resources (time, personnel, materials), not fewer, to complete the expanded workload.

Concept tested: Scope creep impact on project costs

Topics

#scope creep#statement of work (SOW)#project cost#project constraints

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