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PK0-003 · Question #52

Which of the following defines a purpose of a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)?

The correct answer is A. The WBS helps to specifically identify and organize the scope of the project.. A Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is a hierarchical decomposition of the total scope of work required for a project. Its primary purpose is to systematically break down and organize the project's scope into manageable components.

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Which of the following defines a purpose of a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)?

Options

  • AThe WBS helps to specifically identify and organize the scope of the project.
  • BThe WBS allows only one check of the specifics of the deliverables of the project.
  • CThe WBS makes the project deliverables less concise and concrete.
  • DThe WBS combines the project objectives into less specific criteria.

How the community answered

(65 responses)
  • A
    91% (59)
  • B
    2% (1)
  • C
    2% (1)
  • D
    6% (4)

Why each option

A Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is a hierarchical decomposition of the total scope of work required for a project. Its primary purpose is to systematically break down and organize the project's scope into manageable components.

AThe WBS helps to specifically identify and organize the scope of the project.Correct

The WBS helps to specifically identify and organize the entire scope of the project by decomposing the total work into smaller, more manageable work packages, thereby creating a clear, deliverable-oriented hierarchy of project activities.

BThe WBS allows only one check of the specifics of the deliverables of the project.

The WBS is a continuous planning tool used throughout the project lifecycle for various checks and controls, not limited to only one check of deliverables.

CThe WBS makes the project deliverables less concise and concrete.

The WBS helps to make project deliverables *more* concise and concrete by breaking them down into granular, actionable components, not less concise.

DThe WBS combines the project objectives into less specific criteria.

The WBS breaks down broad project objectives into *more* specific and detailed work packages and criteria, aiding in clearer planning and execution, not less specific.

Concept tested: Purpose of Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

Source: https://www.pmi.org/learning/library/work-breakdown-structure-wbs-project-management-6520

Topics

#Work Breakdown Structure#WBS#Scope definition#Project planning

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