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The scope baseline is the approved version of scope components used to guide execution and control. It consists of the project scope statement, the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), and the WBS dictionary. The scope statement articulates what is in and out of scope and the acceptance criteria at a high level. The WBS provides hierarchical decomposition of total project work into manageable work packages. The WBS dictionary supplies detailed descriptions, assumptions, constraints, and acceptance information for each WBS element. Together, these establish a common understanding of the deliverables and the work required, becoming the reference for change control and performance measurement. Option A includes the project charter, which authorizes the project but is not part of the baseline. Option C confuses a subsidiary plan (scope management plan) and operational documents with the baseline. Option D mixes a verification tool (RTM) and a different baseline (schedule baseline). In CAPM-aligned practice, accurate baselining reduces scope creep, enhances estimating, and provides a solid foundation for integrated change control when deviations are proposed.