PMI PMP Project Management

Answer: d - Benchmarks are necessary when measuring project performance, but are not used to create a scope management plan. They are also left when basketball players carry objects in their back pockets (editor's note: we actually voted on whether to include this joke, I lost 3-2).

Product and stakeholder analysis as well as scope definition are all imperative pieces to incorporate when creating this type of plan.

Key Take Away: Since scope creep negatively affects a large proportion of projects, advanced Project Managers know the importance of devoting an appropriate amount of attention to developing an effective plan.