CBAP · Question #161
Which of the following communicates from the program-level perspective - a clear understanding and statement of the technical objectives and the end products, services, or results of the work to be pe
The correct answer is C. Program work breakdown structure. The program work breakdown structure (WBS) is the artifact that decomposes program scope and communicates technical objectives and deliverables from the program level.
Question
Which of the following communicates from the program-level perspective - a clear understanding and statement of the technical objectives and the end products, services, or results of the work to be performed?
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- AScope statement
- BPreliminary scope statement
- CProgram work breakdown structure
- DProgram charter
How the community answered
(36 responses)- A14% (5)
- B8% (3)
- C75% (27)
- D3% (1)
Why each option
The program work breakdown structure (WBS) is the artifact that decomposes program scope and communicates technical objectives and deliverables from the program level.
The scope statement defines project scope boundaries and constraints but does not decompose technical objectives into program-level components and deliverables.
The preliminary scope statement is a high-level, early planning document that lacks the detail required to fully communicate technical objectives and end products.
The Program WBS hierarchically decomposes the total scope of work at the program level, explicitly communicating the technical objectives and the end products, services, or results to be delivered. It provides a structured breakdown of what the program must produce, serving as a reference for all stakeholders on what technical work is required. Unlike a scope statement, it organizes work into discrete, identifiable components tied directly to technical outcomes.
The program charter formally authorizes the program and identifies high-level goals but does not decompose or detail the specific technical work products and results.
Concept tested: Program WBS scope decomposition and communication
Source: https://www.pmi.org/pmbok-guide-standards/foundational/program-management
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