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1. PROJECT
SCOPE
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2. WHAT IS PROJECT
SCOPE?
Project scope defines the boundaries of a
project — what’s included and what’s
excluded.
It clearly outlines objectives, deliverables,
tasks, timelines, and responsibilities,
ensuring everyone understands what the
project is meant to achieve and how success
will be measured.
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3. Project scope is your project’s roadmap
— it tells everyone where you’re going,
how you’ll get there, and what’s not on
the route.
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4. Prevents Scope Creep – Keeps the project
from expanding uncontrollably.
Aligns Stakeholders – Ensures everyone has a
shared understanding of deliverables.
Sets Clear Boundaries – Defines what will not
be done in the project.
Improves Resource Planning – Helps allocate
time, budget, and people effectively.
Provides a Baseline for Change Control – Acts
as a reference point to evaluate any future
change requests.
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Why Project Scope is Important
Without a well-defined scope, projects often suffer from
confusion, rework, and missed deadlines.

5. 1.Identify Project Objectives
Define what the project aims to achieve and
the problem it solves.
2. List Deliverables
Specify tangible outputs — reports, systems,
documents, or products to be delivered.
3. Define Boundaries
Clearly mention what’s in-scope (to be
included) and out-of-scope (not included)
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5 Key Steps to Define Your Project
Scope

6. 4. Determine Constraints and Assumptions
Note any limitations (budget, resources,
time) and assumptions that may affect
delivery
5. Get Stakeholder Approval
Review and finalize the scope statement
with all key stakeholders before execution.
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7. Project Title: Mobile App Launch – TaskMaster
Productivity App
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Example: Project Scope Statement
Project Purpose / Justification:
To design, develop, and launch the Task Master
mobile application that helps professionals manage
tasks, set reminders, and collaborate with teams
efficiently. The project aims to capture a share of
the growing productivity app market by offering AI-
based task recommendations and real-time sync
across devices.

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Project Objectives:
1.Develop a fully functional mobile app (Android &
iOS) with core productivity features.
2.Integrate AI-based task recommendation and
voice command capabilities.
3.Launch the MVP (Minimum Viable Product)
within 12 weeks.
4.Achieve 10,000 downloads within the first 3
months of release.
5.Maintain app store rating of 4.5+ through
excellent user experience.

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Project Deliverables:
Mobile app design (UI/UX wireframes and
prototypes).
Fully developed app for Android and iOS
platforms.
Admin dashboard for analytics and user
management.
Marketing assets (launch video, website landing
page, social media creatives).
Beta testing and feedback reports.
Post-launch support for 30 days.

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Project Exclusions (Out of Scope):
Desktop application development.
Integration with third-party CRMs or ERPs.
Long-term maintenance beyond 30 days after
launch.
Paid ad campaigns beyond initial launch
marketing.

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Project Constraints:
Fixed budget of $25,000.
Launch deadline: 12 weeks from project start
date.
Development team availability limited to 2
developers, 1 designer, and 1 QA tester.

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Project Assumptions:
App will comply with Google Play and Apple App
Store guidelines.
All required licenses, APIs, and resources will be
available on time.
Beta testers will provide feedback within 5
business days.
No major scope changes after MVP approval.

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Acceptance Criteria:
App passes QA and user acceptance testing
(UAT) with no critical defects.
Successfully listed on Google Play and App
Store.
Core features (task creation, reminders, AI
recommendations) function as intended.
Minimum 10,000 downloads and user rating
above 4.5 within 3 months post-launch.
Project completed within budget and approved
timeline.

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1. Product Scope
Definition:
Product scope refers to the features,
functions, and characteristics of the product,
service, or result that the project will deliver.
It focuses on what the final output will
include — the technical specifications,
quality, and requirements.
Types of Project Scope

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Example:
For a mobile app project:
Product scope includes designing a cross-platform
mobile app with user authentication, AI-based task
recommendations, and a dashboard for
performance tracking.
Key Focus:
Functional requirements
Technical specifications
Quality standards
User experience and features

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Definition:
Project scope defines the work that must be
done to deliver the product with the defined
features and functions.
It focuses on how the work will be performed
— the tasks, deliverables, timeline, and
processes.
2. Project Scope

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Example:
For the same mobile app project:
Project scope includes gathering
requirements, developing the app, conducting
testing, launching it on app stores, and
providing post-launch support for 30 days.
Key Focus:
Work breakdown structure (WBS)
Tasks, activities, and deliverables
Project schedule and milestones
Resources and responsibilities

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Project Scope vs Product Scope

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Tip for PMP Learners:
Always remember —
1. Product Scope = “What you’re building.”
2. Project Scope = “How you’ll build it.”

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