Which of the following is NOT true regarding the program work breakdown structure (WBS)?

Question

Options

• AIt defines a program and groups the program's discrete work elements in a way that helps
• BIt subdivides the program deliverables to work packages that are linked to the activities within the
• CIt defines all the work and only the required work for the program.
• DIt subdivides the program deliverables to work packages that are linked to the activities within the

• A
  3% (1)
• B
  6% (2)
• C
  91% (29)

Explanation

Choice C states that the Program WBS 'defines all the work and only the required work for the program,' which is NOT true for a Program WBS. A Program WBS is a high-level structure that decomposes the program into its component projects and program-level deliverables - it does not capture every granular work activity. Defining all work down to work packages is the responsibility of individual project-level WBSs within the program. The 100% rule ('all work and only the work') applies fully at the project WBS level, not the program WBS level. Choices A, B, and D describe legitimate program WBS characteristics: grouping discrete work elements, and subdividing program deliverables into work packages linked to project activities.

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