Example of using assumption
You are leading a project team to identify potential new products for your organization. One idea was rejected by management because it would not fit with the organization’s core competencies. You need to recommend other products using management’s guideline as—
a. An assumption
b. A risk
c. A specification
d. A technical requirement
Answer: a. An assumption
Assumption
Assumptions are factors that, for planning purposes, are considered to be true, real, or certain without proof or demonstration. They are listed in the project scope statement. [Planning]