[Year 12 IT Apps] constraints and scope

[Kevork Krozian]

Hi Folks,

 I was looking at Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_management_triangle :

<<Like any human undertaking, projects need to be performed and delivered
under certain constraints. Traditionally, these constraints have been listed
as "scope," "time," and "cost">>

By contrast the study design defines each with the following explanations:

. Identifying the constraints on the solution. What conditions need to be
considered when designing
a solution? Typical constraints include cost, speed of processing,
requirements of users, legal
requirements, security, compatibility, level of expertise, capacity,
availability of equipment.

. Determining the scope of the solution. What can the solution do? What
can't the solution do? What
are the benefits of the solution to the user? The scope states the
boundaries or parameters of the
solution. Benefits can be stated in terms of their efficiency and
effectiveness.

I guess scope most often comes up with setting firm boundaries so as to
ensure there is no "Scope creep" meaning the project just keeps expanding on
the run as more is achieved.

Kind Regards

Kevork Krozian
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From: itapps-bounces at edulists.com.au [mailto:itapps-bounces at edulists.com.au]
On Behalf Of rb
Sent: Sunday, 17 July 2011 4:58 PM
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Subject: Re: [Year 12 IT Apps] constraints and scope

constraints are the job/task specific boundaries set by your client.
eg:
in x number of days present to us ....
or
this database solution must be compatible with.....
or
I don't care HOW you do it, but you've only got $20,000 to play with.
or
You've got a blank cheque but all components have to meet 'green' standards.


scope is what you need to 'look at' during the analysis, design and 
production stages. The tasks broken down into smaller chunks.

imagine looking through a sniper's scope; you only see your target in a 
very limited perspective. and that's what your scope is; it defines the 
issues that you need to address even though there may well be very many 
other issues. [a much wider 'perspective']

your scope is usually a further restriction [of 
analysis/design/production] within a constraint.

eg: in 7 days we need a trojan written in Prussian. Please use assembly 
language only.

in my experience, 'scope' tends to pop up in teams where each team 
member's scope for the task at hand is different.

eg: Now that we know that the client wants a cms website in two months 
time [that two constraints] you will look at the graphics, i'll do the 
css, you'll do the website security, and you will do audio and video and 
copyright [that's the scope for each team member]

i suppose then a scope is the amount of influence each component is 
allowed within the constraint(s) already set.


i'll gladly stand corrected on my explanations.


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