are technically difficult to implement. Note: Prototypes or proof of concept exercises are 2 = Feasibility studies included as feasibility were conducted, and activities. there is confidence in the assumptions made. 4 = Feasibility studies were conducted, but there is not complete confidence in the assumptions made. 5 = Feasibility studies were necessary but not conducted. For small to medium projects, Indefinable requirements 1 = <10 per cent detailed technical specifications (Known unknowns) 2 = 20 per cent can be developed in the normal 3 = 30 per cent course of the project What percentage of tasks 4 = 40 per cent development and there are no cannot be fully defined until 5 = >40 per cent the completion of previous significant unknown project tasks? scope elements, which could significantly impact the project 1 Note: These are tasks that requirements. Score is 1-2. may be understood but cannot be documented in For projects whereby are detail due to dependency on identified unknowns, such as the results from a previous task. extent of contamination present in a contaminated sites remediation project, the typical score would be 4-5 Projects should establish clear To what extent are the 1 = All requirements are project requirements. project’s requirements clear, complete, and completed, and communicated. communicated? 3 = Up to 10 per cent of total requirements are not If uncertainties are present, complete or are 1 scores may increase up to 5. undocumented. 5 = More than 10 per cent of total requirements are not complete or are unclear. How many of the following 1 = All of the project Typical is 1 to 3. - project characteristics are requirement expected to remain stable? characteristics are
Note: Prototypes or proof of concept exercises are included as feasibility activities. are technically difficult to implement. 2 = Feasibility studies were conducted, and there is confidence in the assumptions made. 4 = Feasibility studies were conducted, but there is not complete confidence in the assumptions made. 5 = Feasibility studies were necessary but not conducted. Indefinable requirements (Known unknowns) What percentage of tasks cannot be fully defined until the completion of previous tasks? Note: These are tasks that may be understood but cannot be documented in detail due to dependency on results from a previous task. 1 = <10 per cent 2 = 20 per cent 3 = 30 per cent 4 = 40 per cent 5 = >40 per cent For small to medium projects, detailed technical specifications can be developed in the normal course of the project development and there are no significant unknown project scope elements, which could significantly impact the project requirements. Score is 1-2. For projects whereby are identified unknowns, such as the extent of contamination present in a contaminated sites remediation project, the typical score would be 4-5 1 To what extent are the project’s requirements completed, and communicated? 1 = All requirements are clear, complete, and communicated. 3 = Up to 10 per cent of total requirements are not complete or are undocumented. 5 = More than 10 per cent of total requirements are not complete or are unclear. Projects should establish clear project requirements. If uncertainties are present, scores may increase up to 5. 1 How many of the following project characteristics are expected to remain stable? 1 = All of the project requirement characteristics are Typical is 1 to 3. -
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