PK0-003 · Question #500
Which of the following BEST identifies the correct number of layers in a WBS?
The correct answer is A. WBS should decompose to a manageable level to use the activity.. The correct number of layers in a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is achieved when activities are decomposed to a level that is manageable for planning, executing, and controlling the project work.
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Which of the following BEST identifies the correct number of layers in a WBS?
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- AWBS should decompose to a manageable level to use the activity.
- BWBS decomposition depends on the complexity of the overall project.
- CWBS should decompose until activities are broken into small, specific tasks.
- DWBS decomposition has the same number of levels for all objectives.
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(42 responses)- A90% (38)
- B2% (1)
- C5% (2)
- D2% (1)
Why each option
The correct number of layers in a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is achieved when activities are decomposed to a level that is manageable for planning, executing, and controlling the project work.
A WBS should be decomposed to a level where each work package can be realistically and efficiently managed, estimated, scheduled, and controlled. This means breaking down work into discrete, manageable activities that can be assigned and tracked effectively by the project team, ensuring the level of detail supports effective project governance.
While overall project complexity influences the total scope, the specific number of WBS layers is determined by the manageability of the lowest-level work packages, not just the complexity itself.
Decomposing until tasks are 'small, specific tasks' is an insufficient criterion; the primary goal is manageability for planning and control, which might require varying levels of detail beyond just smallness.
WBS decomposition levels are not uniform across all objectives or project components; different branches of a WBS may require varying levels of detail based on their unique characteristics, risks, and complexity.
Concept tested: Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) decomposition
Source: https://www.pmi.org/learning/library/project-work-breakdown-structure-overview-6617
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