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5 - PROJECT SCOPE MANAGEMENT

5.5.3.2 Change Requests

See Section 5.5.3.2 of the PMBOK Guide.
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Change requests for software projects may be handled informally or, depending on the formality of the validation
process, may be documented and handled using a Perform Integrated Change Control process (see Section 4.5 of
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the PMBOK Guide).

5.5.3.3 Work Performance Information

See Section 5.5.3.3 of the PMBOK Guide.
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5.5.3.4 Project Documents Updates

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See Section 5.5.3.4 of the PMBOK Guide.

5.6 Control Scope

According to Section 5.6 of the PMBOK Guide, Control Scope is the process of monitoring the status of the
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project and product scope and managing changes to the scope baseline.

5.6.1 Control Scope: Inputs

The inputs for controlling scope in Section 5.6.1 of the PMBOK Guide are applicable to controlling the scope of
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a software project, with the extensions indicated below.

5.6.1.1 Project Management Plan

See Section 5.6.1.1 of the PMBOK Guide.
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5.6.1.2 Requirements Documentation

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See Section 5.6.1.2 of the PMBOK Guide.

5.6.1.3 Requirements Traceability Matrix

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See Section 5.6.1.3 of the PMBOK Guide.

5.6.1.4 Work Performance Data

See Section 5.6.1.4 of the PMBOK Guide.
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