[Year 12 SofDev] Analysis: Scope vs requirements

[PIKE Philip]

I must admit, when I get quotes for IT projects, the companies providing the quote usually give me a scope of works which includes the requirements of the job and what they are going to do for the money. The only addition might be some exclusions, eg does not include connecting to legacy devices.
So from my experience the scope includes the requirements, but also identifies the exclusions.


Philip Pike
Director of ICT
Bacchus Marsh Grammar
Sth Maddingley Rd
Bacchus Marsh 3340
Ph 5366 4893
Fax 5366 4850
Email: pikep at bmg.vic.edu.au


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From: sofdev-bounces at edulists.com.au [mailto:sofdev-bounces at edulists.com.au] On Behalf Of Mark KELLY
Sent: Wednesday, 29 August 2012 10:53 AM
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Subject: [Year 12 SofDev] Analysis: Scope vs requirements

Hi all. During analysis, the 3 activities mandated by the study design's definition of the PSM are determining: scope, requirements & constraints.

I have been wondering for a while: doesn't determining requirements also define scope?

If they are different, how?

How do you good folk explain the difference to your kids when they ask (as one of mine did the other day, which meant I had to point dramatically into the air and then run away while he was distracted) ?

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