Which of the following techniques is used to perform progressive elaboration planning where the work to be accomplished in the near future is planned in detail at a low level of the work breakdown…

The correct answer is C. Rolling wave planning. Rolling wave planning is a technique to plan and do the most imminent project work before moving onto the details that are far off in the project schedule and project plan. Rolling wave planning is a technique for performing progressive elaboration planning where the work to be…

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Question

Which of the following techniques is used to perform progressive elaboration planning where the work to be accomplished in the near future is planned in detail at a low level of the work breakdown structure?

Options

AImminent activity management
BPredecessor-only diagramming
CRolling wave planning
DDecomposition

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(40 responses)

B
3% (1)
C
93% (37)
D
5% (2)

Explanation

Rolling wave planning is a technique to plan and do the most imminent project work before moving onto the details that are far off in the project schedule and project plan. Rolling wave planning is a technique for performing progressive elaboration planning where the work to be accomplished in the near future is planned in detail at a low level of the work breakdown structure. The work to be performed within another one or two reporting periods in the near future is planned in detail as work is being completed during the current period. Answer options B and A are incorrect. These are not valid project management terms. Answer option D is incorrect. Decomposition is the process of breaking down work packages into the

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