Ensuring accurate information is transferred between phases. Managing the transition between development phases is the key control need. Scope can differ for process and output. You'll here a lot about this in coming classes. Overly rigid procedures are very expensive to alter.
All projects have risk.
It is essential to identify the major risks, and take steps to either lessen or circumvent them. Well defined deliverables allow activities to commence before their input is actually created, by using the definition of the deliverable. The primary document which indicates the responsibilities of each organization in the project. This includes deliverables, timing, and status information. As noted, the project performs work by breaking large tasks into smaller, manageable ones.