Accepted Deliverables
Accepted deliverables are completed deliverables that have been formally accepted by the customer or sponsor through the Validate Scope process, confirming they meet the defined acceptance criteria.
Explanation
Accepted deliverables are a key output of the Validate Scope process. They represent deliverables that have successfully passed both quality control (verified deliverables) and stakeholder review (formal acceptance). The acceptance confirms that the deliverables meet the requirements and acceptance criteria documented in the project scope statement and requirements documentation.
The acceptance process typically involves the customer or sponsor reviewing the deliverable against acceptance criteria, inspection results, and any supporting documentation. If the deliverable meets the criteria, the stakeholder provides formal sign-off. If it does not, a change request is generated for rework or correction.
Accepted deliverables are transferred to the Close Project or Phase process, where they become part of the final product, service, or result handoff. Documentation of accepted deliverables serves as evidence that the project has fulfilled its obligations and is important for lessons learned, organizational process assets, and contractual closeout.
Key Points
- •Output of the Validate Scope process
- •Have passed both quality control and formal stakeholder acceptance
- •Confirmed to meet defined acceptance criteria
- •Transferred to Close Project or Phase for final handoff
Exam Tip
The flow is: deliverables go through Control Quality to become verified deliverables, then through Validate Scope to become accepted deliverables. Know this sequence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Related Topics
Verified Deliverables
Verified deliverables are completed project deliverables that have been checked and confirmed for correctness through the Control Quality process.
Validate Scope
Validate Scope is the process of formalizing acceptance of the completed project deliverables by the customer or sponsor.
Project Scope Statement
The project scope statement is a detailed description of the project scope, major deliverables, assumptions, and constraints that provides a documented basis for making future project decisions.
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