At the conclusion of a project, a developer suggests some quick changes that will help the new application perform better. Which of the following BEST identifies the suggestion?

The correct answer is C. Gold plating. Gold plating refers to adding extra features, enhancements, or improvements beyond what was defined in the original project scope - even with good intentions. Here, the developer is suggesting performance improvements that were not part of the agreed-upon deliverables at a point

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ACost overrun
BScope creep
CGold plating
DIssue resolution

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B
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C
91% (20)
D
5% (1)

Explanation

Gold plating refers to adding extra features, enhancements, or improvements beyond what was defined in the original project scope - even with good intentions. Here, the developer is suggesting performance improvements that were not part of the agreed-upon deliverables at a point when the project is already concluding. This is classic gold plating. It differs from scope creep (B), which is unauthorized scope expansion during the project without formal approval. Cost overrun (A) refers to exceeding the budget, and issue resolution (D) refers to addressing problems that have already occurred.

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