Project Characteristics (18 Questions) This category is designed to build a profile of a given project with respect to key attributes, including funding, budget, size and number of resources, duration, scope, technology scope, stakeholders, dependencies, and external considerations. Strategic Management Risks (6 Questions) This category assesses a project's alignment with its organization's investment plan: Is the project well positioned to achieve the goals and objectives of the plan? Is the project a potential risk to the plan? Procurement Risks (9 Questions) This category assesses the extent to procurement activities present potential risks to the project. Resource Risks (5 Questions) This category assesses whether the project team has the right skill sets in place, with the appropriate roles and responsibilities. Business Risks (5 Questions) This category assesses the extent to the project affects the organization operationally and legislatively. Project Management Integration Risks (6 Questions) This category assesses whether the project demonstrates implementation of key project management control measures and deliverables. This assessment includes addressing the state of the project management plan, project management and control disciplines, and information management processes. Project Requirements Risks (15 Questions) This category assesses, by considering the number, type, and degree of certainty of the requirements, the extent to which the specific requirements of the project add risk and complexity. Once the questions have been answered they are scored and weighted according to the following table: Section No. of Questions Maximum Score Weighting Project Characteristics 18 90 28%
expected duration of the project? Note: Use definitions from A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge for project definition and close-out 3 = 24-36 months 4 = 36–48 months 5 = >48 months example, the longer the project timeframe, the more management resources are required and the greater the likelihood that external factors affecting the project requirements, project objectives, and the project baseline will change. Horizontal (i.e. or scope: How many sponsoring or funding departments or agencies are involved? Note: Service providers such as Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) or central agencies should not be included. Include only the departments or agencies that will co-sponsor or jointly fund the project. 1 = The project involves only one department or agency 2 = The project involves another department or agency 3 = The project involves two other departments or agencies 4 = The project involves three other departments or agencies 5 = The project involves four or more other departments or agencies When PWGSC is acting as a service provider on behalf of a client, do not count PWGSC. When it is a PWGSC funded project or a project where PWGSC has joint count PWGSC. Asset: 1 Project The outcome of this project changes or directly affects the following: 1 = One business process within a sector 2 = Multiple business processes within a sector 3 = Multiple sectors 4 = Multiple branches 5 = Multiple departments or agencies The purpose of this question is to assess the outcome of the project itself in the context of the client /receiver of the product. Think of the end solution’s effects on the users when interpreting this question. Most RP projects will not change business processes or the way sectors, branches and departments conduct their work. 1
In the notes identify which (if any) of the two criterias is not met: a), b) In supporting the achievement of the expected outcomes, how many of the following criteria apply to the costing model? the source of funds has been identified the are committed (i.e. authority to spend) Cost should be interpreted as funding. 1 = Both criteria are met. 3 = One of the two criteria is met. 5 = None of the two criteria are met. Interpret the word “committed” as meaning that funds have been identified in the IIP. Projects can only be placed in the IIP if funds have been identified for the project. In the identify which (if any) of the two criterias is not met: a), b) 1 Is the project susceptible to time delays? Time delays can have a number of causes, such as the following: changes in technology; requirements of participating organizations; seasonal considerations; the need for policy approvals; and external influences. NOTE - TRIPLE CONSTRAINT QUESTION See section on Triple Constraint Questions for details. 1 = No, the project is not susceptible. 3 = Yes, the project is moderately susceptible; time delays will have minor effects on the schedule. 5 = Yes, the project is highly susceptible; time delays will have major effects on the schedule. Due to the nature of the business, RP projects are susceptible to time delays: i.e. weather conditions. Indicate in the which from a) to e) is relevant to this question. _ Do geographical considerations influence the manner in which the project is conducted? Consider the following statements: 1 = Neither statement applies. 3 = One statement is true. 5 = Both statements are true. In the notes identify which (if any) statement is true: a), b) 1
How extensive is the commitment of the organization, senior management, stakeholders, partners, and project sponsors to the timely and successful completion of this project? Consider the following criteria: a senior management champion is engaged. stakeholders are willing to reallocate resources if necessary. senior executive oversight is in place. commitment from all stakeholders is confirmed 1 = All four criteria are met. 2 = Three of the four criteria are met. 3 = Two of the four criteria are met. 4 = One of the four criteria is met. 5 = None of the four criteria are met. a) All projects have a senior management champion engaged (identified project approval bodies). b) Resources must be allocated to the project when it is inserted into the Investment Plan. c) Senior staff oversight is applied through the establishment of regional and national investment boards that review projects. d) Projects are not implemented without commitment of stakeholders. 3. PROCUREMENT RISKS (9 Questions) The documented project procurement strategy: 1 = addresses all project requirements. 3 = is high-level and adequately describes required procurement activities. 5 = is incomplete or inappropriate for the project. A documented project procurement strategy is a requirement within the Project Plan. This requirement is standardized under the departmental application of the NPMS. 1 What is the supplier availability and willingness? 1 = There are qualified bidders in the market In the case of work in most metropolitan areas where 1
contracts (e.g. peer reviewing or review of the completion of deliverables). the lines of communication between the contract authority and the contractor are well defined and regularized. there is a standardized process for reporting progress (e.g. punctual evaluation or regular meetings). there is a mechanism in place to address any contractual disagreements between parties regarding the completion of a contract. b) c) d) e) Has PWGSC or a delegated contracting authority been formally engaged through a service agreement to provide adequate support for the procurement process? 1 = Yes or not required 3 = This is planned but not yet in place 5 = No 1 4. RESOURCES RISK (5 Questions) Does your organization anticipate a shortage of available personnel with appropriate skills during a significant period of the project? Note: Resources can be internal or external to the Government of Canada. 1 = No 5 = Yes Typically, the project will have time to plan and acquire resources. Unless the project is in an isolated post or in an area where there are many major projects ongoing, the score should be 1. If response is 5 then explain in the notes. 1 What is the predicted stability of the project team? Consider the following criteria: 1 = All three criteria are met. a) Each team member will have likely worked on similar projects 1
What of legal risk will be introduced by this project through the addition of new liabilities, regulatory requirements, and legislative changes? 1 = No review is required; no legislative changes are required; liability is assessed as low. 2 = One or more risk events will likely occur resulting in legal costs and effort; a legal review has been completed. 3 = One or more risk events will likely occur resulting in legal costs and effort; a legal review has not been completed. 4 = There is a high probability of liability and other legal risks; extensive legal resources will be required during the project; legislative change is required to implement the project; a legal review has been completed. 5 = There is a high probability of liability and other legal risks; extensive legal resources will be required during the project; legislative change is required to implement the project; a legal review has not been completed. For standard project delivery processes, contract development should take any of these potential liabilities or risks into consideration. Projects involving leases will have a legal review for some elements in the lease contract, however the overall risk is low. 1 What level of complexity is introduced to ensure that this project complies with relevant Treasury Board policy requirements, such as those regarding security, accessibility, and common look and feel standards for the Internet, and management of government information? 1 = The project fully conforms with all applicable policies. Alternatively, the project is not subject to any of these policies. 3 = There are some challenges associated with policy requirements, but the project team is adequately equipped to address these. 5 = There is a lack of confidence that policy requirements can be Projects that plan on acquiring exemptions to these requirements would still score 1. 1
met on schedule and within the budget. 6. PROJECT MANAGEMENT INTEGRATION RISK (6 Questions) How many of the following elements are defined in the project management plan? scope costs schedule project controls risks deliverables team or skills 1 = All elements are defined. 2 = Five or six elements are defined. 3 = Three or four elements are defined. 4 = One or two elements are defined. 5 = No plan has been completed. The elements noted are standard requirements of a Project Plan. These requirements are standardized under the departmental application of the NPMS. In the which (if any) elements are not defined: a),b),c),d),e),f),g) 1 To indicate the extent of the project team’s is appropriately organized to undertake a project of this scope, how many of these criteria are met? project team composition, resource levels, and and responsibilities are defined and documented. resources are dedicated (i.e. available when required). responsibilities and required authorities for managers and leads within the project team are defined and documented. 1 = All criteria are met. 2 = Two of the three criteria are met. 4 = One of the three criteria is met. 5 = None of the three criteria are met. A Project Charter/Project Plan should layout these requirements. In the identify which (if any) criteria that is not met: a) b) c) 1 Has a project reporting and control process for the project been documented? 1 = Yes 3 = The development of a project reporting and control process is in the Project Plan, but not yet completed 5 = No Project should comply with NPMS. 1
How many of the following disciplines will or does the project employ? quality assurance risk management outcome management issue management 1 = All four disciplines 2 = Three of the disciplines 3 = Two of the disciplines 4 = One of the disciplines 5 = None of the disciplines Project should comply with NPMS. In the notes identify which (if any) disciplines will not be employed: a) b) c) d) 1 Has a risk management plan been completed, and to what degree have appropriate contingency been included which respond to the risks as identified in the plan? Consider the following criteria: identified risks have been assessed and prioritized. appropriate controls and mitigations are in place for all significant residual risks. a risk management plan has been integrated into the project management plan. Note: An organizational risk management group should be involved. 1 = All three criteria are met, OR a risk management plan is not required. 2 = Two of the criteria are met. 4 = One of the three criteria is met. 5 = None of the three criteria are met. As per NPMS, a risk management plan should be incorporated into the IAR and/or project plan for identification and mitigation. In the identify which (if any) criteria is not met: a) b) c) 1 Is an appropriate information management IM) process planned or in place to collect, distribute, and protect relevant and important project 1 = Highly effective IM practices are in place or planned to support the project throughout its life cycle. 3
information, such as designs, project plans, baseline, and registers? 3 = Standard IM practices are planned or in place and resourced. 5 = Minimal IM practices are in place or planned within project. 7. PROJECT REQUIREMENTS RISK (15 Questions) How many of the following statements are true? the project solution requires a high degree of availability. the project solution requires customization beyond normal configuration. the project solution requires a high degree of performance quality the project solution requires a high degree of reliability. Note: “Project solution” is the major output that the project will deliver. 1 = None of the statements are true. 2 = One of the statements is true. 3 = Two of the statements are true. 4 = Three of the statements are true. 5 = Four of the statements are true. a) Degree of availability of space to operate beyond normal operating hours (i.e. operations 24/7) b) Degree of customization refers to requirements for fit-up customization current standards requiring special base-building modifications Example: a requirement to remove asbestos in a heritage building. c) Performance requirements above current office standards (e.g. Requirements for high loads, high security requirements) d) Degree of reliability refers to requirements to ensure operations current office standards (e.g. Critical security installations) In the notes identify which (if any) statements are not true: a), b), c), d) Typical 1-2 Complex 4-5
In defining project requirements, how many of the following statements are true? the requirements can be defined with very few people. the requirements can be defined in a short period of time. there are a small number of individual requirements to define. the requirements do not require a high degree of detail. 1 = Four of the statements are true 2 = Three of the statements are true 3 = Two of the statements are true. 4 = One of the statements is true. 5 = None of the statements are true. For a project, the project scope is driven by the OAF, and Fit-up Standards as well as typical terms and conditions of PWGSC leases. In the notes identify which (if any) statements are not true: a) b) c) d) Typical 1-2 Asset 4-5 Information availability for planning, integration, and development To what extent have available sources/methods been employed and verified to provide information for this project as applicable (e.g. research, consultations, workshops, surveys, and existing documentation)? 1 = Feasibility studies are not required. 2 = All sources/methods have been employed but have not been verified. 3 = Some sources/methods have been employed. 4 = Few sources/methods have been employed. 5 = No information has been gathered or is available. Feasibility studies should not be interpreted as the NPMS feasibility report. project: Only score 2 if additional technical studies are required. Lease project: NPMS “Lite” projects score 1, all others score 2. - Have the business requirements been validated with with an appropriate technique, such as workshops, and independent verification and validation? 1 = Yes 3 = Validation is a planned activity but has not yet been completed. 5 = No All projects should comply with NPMS. 1 Have feasibility studies been conducted and is there confidence in the assumptions made in the feasibility studies? 1 = Feasibility studies are not required, because none of the requirements See question #52 -
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. -
integration with things external to the project)? integration are included in the project management plan. 3 = There is adequate understanding and planning for integration. 5 = There are highly complex or numerous integration requirements and insufficient planning of required activities. Typical response is 1 if there are no dependencies with other projects, systems, infrastructure or organizations. Typical response is 3 if there is integration with organizations outside of the project. What degree of integration is required within the project (i.e. the integration of components of the project)? 1 = There are few complex integration requirements; activities to specify integration are included in the project management plan. 3 = There is adequate understanding and planning for integration. 5 = There are highly complex or numerous integration requirements and insufficient planning of required activities. The response for this question should focus on the integration within the project. Typical score is 1 for smaller projects with few requirements for integration and when the Project Plan as been completed. Typical is 3 for medium to large complex projects when the integration requirements are addressed in the plan. - Relative to the average (typical) project in your organization, which of the following adjectives describes the number of tasks, elements, or deliverables in the work breakdown structure? 1 = Small 3 = Medium 5 = All projects should comply with NPMS. Typical answer is 3 however some minor capital and O&M projects will be 1. Examples -
Most RP asset projects with no dependencies on other systems - Single client space projects with no dependencies on other projects Medium - medium sized space/lease projects with multiple tenants - Large space/lease projects with multiple tenants Dependency of tasks (critical path) Does the project schedule accommodate the critical path of the project, including appropriate contingencies? 1 = Yes 5 = No, OR no critical path analysis has been performed. The following must be true: - The project critical path is documented in a completed GANTT/PERT/Critical Path Method. - Contingencies are in place to accommodate the critical path variances. 1 Resources What is the effect on the project of the requirement for scarce resources or resources that are in very high demand? Note: Resources can be internal or external to the government and can be people, goods, or services. If a resource is scarce internally but available externally, then the resource is not considered scarce. 1 = No scarce resources are required or not applicable. 2 = The project will incur minor delays or minor cost overruns due to scarcity of resources. 3 = The project will incur moderate delays or moderate cost overruns due to scarcity of resources. 4 = The project will incur significant delays or significant cost overruns due to scarcity of resources and must return to Treasury Board for revised approval. For the purposes of this question, resources include material and human resources (i.e. people with required skills to carry out the work). E.g. - Availability of roofing contractors who are often in high demand may impact and delay project schedules and cause cost increases as a result. Consider #11’s response in your answer. 1-3
departments or agencies Project reach The outcome of this project changes or directly affects the following: 1 = One business process within a sector 2 = Multiple business processes within a sector 3 = Multiple sectors 4 = Multiple branches 5 = Multiple departments or agencies Determine the impact of the solution delivery on the organization’s users and current business processes. The proposed or established governance structure demonstrates adequate support for how many of the following project factors? appropriate representation of stakeholders and executive management; documented decision-making processes; documented roles, responsibilities, and 1 = Support for all factors is demonstrated. 2 = Support for three of the factors is demonstrated. 3 = Support for two of the factors is demonstrated. 4 = Support for one of the factors is demonstrated. If abiding by the NPMS, then support for all project factors is/will be established.
authorities within the governance structure; and documented information requirements. 5 = Support is not demonstrated for any of the factors. In supporting the achievement of the expected outcomes, how many of the following criteria to the cost estimate? cost estimates are generated at the level; cost estimates are based on historical data, industry benchmarks, or both. 1 = Both criteria are met. 3 = One of the two criteria is met. 5 = None of the two criteria are met. a) A work package is defined as a/multiple group(s) of deliverables within a project (usually the lowest level element identified in the project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). The total of work packages forms the complete scope of work for a project. b) Cost estimates at PPA are usually based on historical data while more detailed estimates are later completed for EPA based on actual design and current industry cost. In supporting the achievement of the expected outcomes, how many of the following criteria apply to the costing model? the source of funds has been identified the funds are committed (i.e. authority to spend) Cost should be interpreted as funding. 1 = Both criteria are met. 3 = One of the two criteria is met. 5 = None of the two criteria are met. Interpret the word “committed” as meaning that funds have been identified in the IIP. Projects can only be placed in the IIP if funds have been identified for the project. Is the project susceptible to time delays? Time delays can have a number of causes, such as the following: changes in technology; requirements of participating organizations; 1 = No, the project is not susceptible. 3 = Yes, the project is moderately susceptible; time delays will have minor effects on the schedule. IT-E projects are highly susceptible to time delays due to changes in technology, requirements of participating organizations/sectors/ branches, policy approvals and lack of skilled technical resources and resource training requirements.
seasonal considerations; the need for policy approvals; and external influences. NOTE - TRIPLE CONSTRAINT QUESTION See section on Triple Constraint Questions for details. 5 = Yes, the project is highly susceptible; time delays will have effects on the schedule. Do geographical considerations influence the manner in which the project is conducted? Consider the following statements: project activities or team members are distributed across a wide geographical area the project will be conducted in a remote or difficult location 1 = Neither statement applies. 3 = One statement is true. 5 = Both statements are true. IT-E projects are not highly influenced or impacted by geographical factors. Do environmental considerations influence the manner in which a project is conducted 1 = No 5 = Yes IT-E projects are not influenced or impacted by environmental considerations. Are there any considerations that must be taken into account? e.g. Considerations relating to industrial regional benefits, Aboriginal peoples, and green procurement. 1 = No 5 = Yes Typically, measuring and identifying socio-economic factors for an IT-E project is seldom feasible and not within scope of the solution delivery.
project in relevant levels of the organization. Does the project have a communications plan? 1 = Yes, there is a project communications plan. 3 = The project communications plan has not yet been completed 5 = No, a project communications plan does not exist If abiding by the NPMS, the communications plan will be established and developed under the Communications Management section of the Preliminary Project Plan. How extensive is the commitment of the organization, senior management, stakeholders, partners, and project sponsors to the timely and successful completion of this project? Consider the following criteria: a senior management champion is engaged. stakeholders are willing to reallocate resources if necessary. senior executive oversight is in place. commitment from all stakeholders is confirmed. 1 = All four criteria are met. 2 = Three of the four criteria are met. 3 = Two of the four criteria are met. 4 = One of the four criteria is met. 5 = None of the four criteria are met. a) All projects have a senior management champion engaged (identified project approval bodies). b) Resources must be allocated to the project when it is inserted into the Investment Plan. c) Senior staff oversight is applied through the establishment of regional and national investment boards that review projects. d) Projects are not implemented without commitment of stakeholders. 3. PROCUREMENT RISKS (9 Questions) The documented project procurement strategy: 1 = addresses all project requirements. 3 = is high-level and adequately describes If abiding by the NPMS, the procurement strategy will be established and developed under the Procurement Management section of the Preliminary Project Plan.
project team is assigned to the project? 4 = 20–40 per cent 5 = <20 per cent or all part-time Knowledge and experience Consider the following criteria: the project will use a proven approach. this type of project has been done before in the Government of Canada. the project will use resources that have been applied to this type of project before. 1 = All three criteria are met. 2 = Two of the criteria are met. 4 = One of the three criteria is met. 5 = None of the three criteria are met. If a third party is delivering/administering the project, then this question must be answered from their perspective. Else, a) The project will follow the NPMS. b) Typically, IT-E projects have been initiated in other Government of Canada Departments but may differ in scope. c) Typically, projects are staffed with resources that have experience in delivering IT-E solutions. Has the assigned Project Director or Project Manager worked on a project of this size and complexity before? 1 = Yes 5 = No 5. BUSINESS RISKS (5 Questions) Describe the overall effect of this project on the organization: 1 = Project will fit with current departmental or agency processes, use existing workforce and skills, and not require substantial changes to technology and other infrastructure. 3 = Some changes to processes, staffing models, or technology will be required.
has not been completed. What of complexity is introduced to ensure that this project complies with relevant Treasury Board policy requirements, such as those regarding security, accessibility, and common look and feel standards for the Internet, and management of government information? 1 = The project fully conforms with all applicable policies. Alternatively, the project is not subject to any of these policies. 3 = There are some challenges associated with policy requirements, but the project team is adequately equipped to address these. 5 = There is a lack of confidence that policy requirements can be met on schedule and within the budget. Identify which policies apply to the initiative. For example, if the solution will be hosting personal information, then a Privacy Impact Assessment is required. List all policies that the project is required to comply with. 6. PROJECT MANAGEMENT INTEGRATION RISK (6 Questions) How many of the following elements are defined in the project management plan? costs schedule project controls deliverables team or skills 1 = All elements are defined. 2 = Five or six elements are defined. 3 = Three or four elements are defined. 4 = One or two elements are defined. 5 = No plan has been completed. The elements noted are standard requirements of a Project Plan. These requirements are standardized under the departmental application of the NPMS.
the project solution requires customization beyond normal configuration. the project solution requires a high degree of performance quality the project solution requires a high degree of reliability. Note: “Project solution” is the major output that the project will deliver. 3 = Two of the statements are true. 4 = Three of the statements are true. 5 = Four of the statements are true. b) The direction of IT-E solutions is to configure and avoid customization to promote government-wide standardization and reusability. Ideally, this statement will be false. c) If the solution is required to produce accurate, complete, repeatable results and/or outputs then it should be considered to have a high degree of performance quality. d) Consider how robust and failure resistant the solution is. Applications with a high degree of availability must have a high degree of reliability. In defining project requirements, how many of the following statements are true? the requirements can be defined with very few people. the requirements can be defined in a short period of time. there are a small number of individual requirements to define. the requirements do not require a high degree of detail. 1 = Four of the statements are true 2 = Three of the statements are true 3 = Two of the statements are true. 4 = One of the statements is true. 5 = None of the statements are true. Consider the of the project and project objectives. How complex is the solution requirements? If the requirements are extensive, highly detailed and numerous people and/or stakeholders need to be consulted, then it is generally considered of high complexity. Information availability for planning, integration, and development To what extent have available sources/methods been employed and verified 1 = Feasibility studies are not required. 2 = All sources/methods have been employed If following NPMS “Full” a Feasibility Report (Study) is required as a deliverable for the Identification Stage.
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 Refer to the Project Management Plan, specifically the Work Breakdown Structure and Project Schedule to identify inter-dependant tasks and calculate accordingly. To what extent are the project’s requirements clear, 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. Are any requirements uncertain or are assumed requirements excluded? Note: If all requirements have not been defined at the time of the assessment, then use the upcoming as the basis for the response, else use the entire project as the basis. How many of the following project characteristics are expected to remain stable? quality functionality schedule integration design testing Note: Project characteristics should be expected to 1 = All of the project requirement characteristics are expected to remain stable. 2 = Five of the six project requirement characteristics are expected to remain stable. 3 = Four of the six project requirement characteristics are expected to remain stable. Does the current project information adequately represent the requirements? If some of the requirements are expected to change due to incomplete or uncertain information, then some of the project characteristics will inevitably be considered unstable. Typically, for IT-E projects, schedule, design, and testing is expected to remain stable.
What degree of integration is required within the project (i.e. the integration of components of the project)? 1 = There are few complex integration requirements; activities to specify integration are included in the project management plan. 3 = There is adequate understanding and planning for integration. 5 = There are highly complex or numerous integration requirements and insufficient planning of required activities. Relative to the average (typical) project in your organization, which of the following adjectives describes the number of tasks, elements, or deliverables in the work breakdown structure? 1 = 3 = Medium 5 = Large Dependency of (critical path) Does the project schedule accommodate the critical path of the project, including appropriate contingencies? 1 = Yes 5 = No, OR no critical path analysis has been performed. Resources What is the effect on the project of the requirement for scarce resources or resources that are in very high demand? 1 = No scarce resources are required or not applicable. 2 = The project will incur minor delays or minor cost overruns due to scarcity of resources.