PK0-005 Project Management Concepts Practice Question
During project execution, the project team completes a deliverable that exceeds the specified requirements by adding extra features without authorization. This is an example of which concept?
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Gold plating
Gold plating is when the team adds extra features beyond what was required, which can increase cost and risk without customer approval.
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Gold plating
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Adding extra features beyond requirements is gold plating.
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Scope creep
Why it's wrong here
Scope creep is uncontrolled changes to scope, often from stakeholders; gold plating is from the team.
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Value analysis
Why it's wrong here
Value analysis is a technique to reduce cost while maintaining function.
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Progressive elaboration
Why it's wrong here
Progressive elaboration is iterative refinement of the project plan.
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