You need to identify assumptions as part of the assessment of capability gaps. Which of the following is an example of an assumption?
A) The project manager believes that her project team members can program in COBOL.
B) The software must be compatible with the current operating system.
C) The risk in the project must be quantified.
D) All vendors must have security clearance.

Question

You need to identify assumptions as part of the assessment of capability gaps. Which of the following is an example of an assumption?  
A) The project manager believes that her project team members can program in COBOL.  
B) The software must be compatible with the current operating system.
C) The risk in the project must be quantified.
D) All vendors must have security clearance.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Of all the choices, the belief about the project team members is the best example of an assumption. An assumption is something that is believed to be true, but it has not been proven to be true. Answer: B is incorrect. This is an example of a constraint. Answer: D is incorrect. This is an example of a requirement. Answer: C is incorrect. This is an enterprise environmental factor, which could also be seen as a requirement.

You Need to Identify Assumptions as Part of the Assessment