5.1 Initiation  5.2 Scope Planning  5.3 Scope Definition  5.4 Scope Verification  5.5 Scope Change Control
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5.4 Scope Verification

Scope verification is the process of obtaining formal acceptance of the project scope by the stakeholders (sponsor, client, customer, etc.). It requires reviewing deliverables and work results to ensure that all were completed correctly and satisfactorily. If the project is terminated early, the scope verification process should establish and document the level and extent of completion. Scope verification differs from quality control (described in Section 8.3 ) in that it is primarily concerned with acceptance of the work results while quality control is primarily concerned with the correctness of the work results. These processes are generally performed in parallel to ensure both correctness and acceptance.

Inputs
   .1 Work results
   .2 Product documentation
   .3 Work breakdown structure
   .4 Scope statement
   .5 Project plan
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5.4.1 Inputs to Scope Verification

.1 Work results. Work results—which deliverables have been fully or partially completed—are an output of project plan execution (discussed in Section 4.2).

.2 Product documentation. Documents produced to describe the project’s products must be available for review. The terms used to describe this documentation (plans, specifications, technical documentation, drawings, etc.) vary by application area.

.3 Work breakdown structure.. The WBS aids in definition of the scope, and should be used to verify the work of project (see Section 5.3.3.1).

.4 Scope statement..The scope statement defines the scope in some detail and should be verified (see Section 5.2.3.1).

.5 Project plan.. The project plan is described in Section 4.1.3.1.

5.4.2 Tools and Techniques for Scope Verification

.1 Inspection. Inspection includes activities such as measuring, examining, and testing undertaken to determine whether results conform to requirements. Inspections are variously called reviews, product reviews, audits, and walk-throughs; in some application areas, these different terms have narrow and specific meanings.

5.4.3 Outputs from Scope Verification

.1 Formal acceptance. Documentation that the client or sponsor has accepted the product of the project phase or major deliverable(s) must be prepared and distributed. Such acceptance may be conditional, especially at the end of a phase.

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