PK0-003 · Question #449
Which of the following are the benefits of a work breakdown structure (WBS)? (Select Two).
The correct answer is B. It determines the project budget. D. It determines the resources required to complete project tasks.. A Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) decomposes project work into manageable components, which helps in estimating costs and identifying necessary resources for each task.
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Which of the following are the benefits of a work breakdown structure (WBS)? (Select Two).
Options
- AIt determines the project milestones.
- BIt determines the project budget.
- CIt outlines the communication plan for the team.
- DIt determines the resources required to complete project tasks.
- EIt outlines the statement of work (SOW) for the project.
How the community answered
(30 responses)- A3% (1)
- B90% (27)
- C7% (2)
Why each option
A Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) decomposes project work into manageable components, which helps in estimating costs and identifying necessary resources for each task.
While a WBS identifies deliverable components, milestones are typically defined during schedule development after the WBS is established, often at the completion of significant work packages or phases.
By breaking down the project into smaller, definable work packages, the WBS provides a basis for estimating the cost of each component, which aggregates to determine the overall project budget.
A communication plan is a separate project management plan that addresses how, when, and by whom project information will be communicated, and it is not directly outlined by the WBS itself.
The detailed tasks and work packages within a WBS allow project managers to identify and quantify the specific human, material, and equipment resources needed to complete each piece of work.
The Statement of Work (SOW) defines the project's scope, objectives, and deliverables at a high level, serving as input to the WBS, rather than being outlined by it.
Concept tested: Benefits of Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) in project planning
Source: https://www.pmi.org/pmbok-guide-standards/foundational/pmbok/work-breakdown-structure
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