This occurs when the quantity or quality of project deliverables is expanded from the original...

 Definition of Scope Creep:Scope creep refers to the uncontrolled expansion of a project’s objectives, deliverables, or requirements beyond the original scope as defined in the project plan, without corresponding increases in resources or timelines.

 Key Characteristics:

Often results from lack of proper change management.

Can cause budget overruns, missed deadlines, and resource strain.

 Why Not Other Options:

Deadline extension (B): Refers to extending the project timeline, not scope changes.

Scope modification (C): Implies controlled and approved changes to the scope.

Deliverable expansion (D): Does not specifically address the lack of control involved in scope creep.

 EC-Council CISO Guidance:Effective project management requires robust change management processes to prevent scope creep while ensuring stakeholder alignment.