What are the components of the Scope Baseline?

• A. The Scope Statement alone
• B. The Scope Statement, the WBS, and the WBS Dictionary
• C. The Project Charter and the Risk Register
• D. The WBS Dictionary only

Answer: (B)

The scope baseline is made up of three elements that together define what is included in the project and how that scope will be measured. The Scope Statement describes the project and product scope, major deliverables, boundaries, constraints, and assumptions. The Work Breakdown Structure breaks the project deliverables into smaller components called work packages. The WBS Dictionary provides detailed information for each work package, such as scope descriptions, acceptance criteria, assumed resources, and responsibilities. Taken together, these three components establish the approved scope and the basis for measuring performance and managing scope changes.

The Project Charter and the Risk Register aren’t part of the scope baseline, as the Charter authorizes the project and the Risk Register covers risks, not the approved scope documentation. Relying on only the Scope Statement or only the WBS Dictionary misses essential parts that keep scope clear and controllable.