ISEB-PM1 · Question #321
Which of the following terms indicates a deliverable-oriented hierarchical decomposition of the project work?
The correct answer is C. WBS. WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) is defined in the PMBOK Guide as a deliverable-oriented hierarchical decomposition of the total scope of work - that phrase is essentially the textbook definition, making C the only precise match. A (WBS directory) is not a standard PMI term; it…
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Which of the following terms indicates a deliverable-oriented hierarchical decomposition of the project work?
Options
- AWBS directory
- BActivity list
- CWBS
- DProject schedule
How the community answered
(45 responses)- A4% (2)
- B7% (3)
- C76% (34)
- D13% (6)
Explanation
WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) is defined in the PMBOK Guide as a deliverable-oriented hierarchical decomposition of the total scope of work - that phrase is essentially the textbook definition, making C the only precise match.
- A (WBS directory) is not a standard PMI term; it sounds plausible but doesn't exist as a defined project management artifact.
- B (Activity list) is a separate output that comes after the WBS - it breaks work packages down into schedulable activities, but it is task-oriented, not deliverable-oriented.
- D (Project schedule) assigns dates and sequences to activities; it is time-oriented, not a hierarchical decomposition of deliverables.
Memory tip: Lock onto the two keywords in the definition - deliverable-oriented and hierarchical decomposition. The WBS is always about what will be produced (deliverables), never about when or how. If an answer choice doesn't own both those words, eliminate it.
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