Question: Which of the following best describes scope creep in integration projects?
- Unauthorized users accessing data
- Gradually changing or expanding a project’s scope
- Building too many integrations
- Forgetting to set a timeline
Explanation
Scope creep means the project scope gradually expands beyond the defined boundaries. HubSpot’s integration project guidance says teams should establish project boundaries to prevent scope creep and keep attention on key deliverables. When new requirements, tasks, or expectations are added without proper control, timelines, resources, and implementation focus become harder to manage. Clear objectives, scope definition, and documented deliverables reduce this risk in integration work. HubSpot Academy
Why the other options are incorrect
Unauthorized users accessing data describes a security issue, not a change in project scope. HubSpot Academy
Building too many integrations may increase complexity, but it does not define scope creep. HubSpot Academy
Forgetting to set a timeline is a planning problem, not the gradual expansion of project scope. HubSpot Academy
Source for verification
https://academy.hubspot.com/lessons/managing-integration-projects
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