PK0-004 · Question #293
A WBS dictionary:
The correct answer is B. provides a description of all of the components of a WBS, and a brief summary of its SOW, scope. A WBS dictionary is a document that describes each component of the WBS, including its scope of work, schedule milestones, and resource information.
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A WBS dictionary:
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- Ais a granular hierarchical breakdown of the work to be undertaken by the project team, to meet
- Bprovides a description of all of the components of a WBS, and a brief summary of its SOW, scope
- Callocates the WBS components to appropriate teams or named individuals within teams.
- Ddescribes how a project will be decomposed into smaller, manageable subprojects or work
How the community answered
(46 responses)- A2% (1)
- B89% (41)
- C2% (1)
- D7% (3)
Why each option
A WBS dictionary is a document that describes each component of the WBS, including its scope of work, schedule milestones, and resource information.
A granular hierarchical breakdown of work to be undertaken describes the WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) itself, not the WBS dictionary.
The WBS dictionary provides a description of all WBS components along with supporting details such as the statement of work (SOW), scope, schedule milestones, resources, and quality requirements for each component. It is distinct from the WBS itself, which is only the visual or hierarchical breakdown. The dictionary serves as the reference document that gives meaning and context to each WBS element.
Allocating WBS components to teams or named individuals describes a Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM) or RACI chart, not a WBS dictionary.
Describing how a project is decomposed into subprojects refers to the decomposition technique or the WBS creation process, not the WBS dictionary.
Concept tested: WBS dictionary purpose and contents
Source: https://www.pmi.org/pmbok-guide-standards/lexicon
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