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Project Scope Management

Involves defining and controlling what is or is not included in a project.

Scope

Refers to all work involved in creating the products of the project and the processes used to create them.

Deliverable

A product produced as part of a project, such as hardware or software, planning documents, or meeting minutes.

Project Scope Statement

Should include at least a product scope description, product user acceptance criteria, and detailed information on all project deliverables.

Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

A deliverable-oriented grouping of the work involved in a project that defines the total scope of the project.

Requirements Management Plan

Documents how project requirements will be analyzed, documented, and managed.

Collecting Requirements

Defining and documenting the features and functions of the products produced during the project.

Validating Scope

Formalizing acceptance of the project deliverables.

Controlling Scope

Controlling changes to project scope throughout the life of the project.

Decomposition

Subdividing project deliverables into smaller pieces.

Requirements Dictionary

Provides additional background or context on what a requirement is trying to achieve.

Requirements Traceability Matrix

A document that provides a way to track requirements through the life of the project.

ACID Transactions

Characteristics of transactions that ensure reliability in database systems: Atomicity, Consistency, Isolation, and Durability.

Big Data

Large and complex datasets that traditional data processing software cannot adequately manage.

Data Warehouse

A large database that holds business information from many sources in the enterprise.

Predictive Analytics

Techniques to analyze current data and identify future probabilities and trends.

E-commerce

Conducting business activities electronically over computer networks.

Business-to-Business (B2B)

A subset of e-commerce where transactions are conducted between businesses.

Cloud Computing

A computing environment in which services are provided via the internet.

Internet of Things (IoT)

A network of physical objects embedded with sensors, processors, software, and network connectivity capability.

Self-Service Analytics

Empowers end users to work independently and perform their own analyses using data from approved sources.

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

A set of integrated programs that manage a company's vital business operations for an entire organization.

Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Helps a company manage all aspects of customer encounters to improve marketing and customer service.