CBAP · Question #289
Which of the following is a narrative description of the work required for the project?
The correct answer is D. Statement of work (SOW). A Statement of Work (SOW) is a formal narrative document that describes the work required to complete a project, distinguishing it from structural decomposition tools.
Question
Which of the following is a narrative description of the work required for the project?
Options
- AContract work breakdown structure (CWBS)
- BWork breakdown structure (WBS)
- CContract statement of work (CSOW)
- DStatement of work (SOW)
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(21 responses)- A10% (2)
- C5% (1)
- D86% (18)
Why each option
A Statement of Work (SOW) is a formal narrative document that describes the work required to complete a project, distinguishing it from structural decomposition tools.
A Contract Work Breakdown Structure (CWBS) is a hierarchical decomposition of contracted work, not a narrative description.
A Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is a hierarchical decomposition of the total scope of work into manageable components, not a narrative document.
A Contract Statement of Work (CSOW) is a statement of work specifically embedded within a contract for a vendor or supplier, not a general project narrative.
A Statement of Work (SOW) is specifically defined as a narrative description of the products, services, or results to be delivered by the project. It describes the work scope in prose form, outlining deliverables, objectives, and requirements so stakeholders have a clear written understanding of what must be accomplished.
Concept tested: Statement of Work as project scope narrative
Source: https://www.pmi.org/learning/library/statement-of-work-project-management-6354
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