What is scope creep?

What is scope creep?
A . Realization that the organization staffing is inadequate
B . The extent of the project that lacks needed requirements
C . Small changes in a project that lead to bigger changes
D . When the project is completed in less than the required time

Answer: C

Explanation:

Scope creep refers to the phenomenon where the scope of a project gradually increases over time due to small, incremental changes that were not initially planned or approved. This can happen when: New featuresor requirements are added without proper evaluation or approval. Stakeholders continuously request small changes or additions. Lack of a clear scope definition and change control process.

These small changes can accumulate, leading to significant deviations from the original project plan, affecting the project’s schedule, budget, and overall success.

References

Project Management Institute, "A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide)," PMI.

Kathy Schwalbe, "Information Technology Project Management," Cengage Learning.