PMBOK Scope and WBS Development Questions and Answers Flashcards
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What is the primary purpose of a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) dictionary?
Answer: To describe the details of each WBS component
The WBS dictionary provides detailed information about each component, including descriptions, acceptance criteria, and responsible organizations.
Which process is responsible for formalizing acceptance of completed project deliverables?
Answer: Validate Scope
Validate Scope is the process of formalizing acceptance of the completed project deliverables with the customer or sponsor.
What is the lowest level of the WBS called?
Answer: Work package
The work package is the lowest level of the WBS and represents the point at which cost and duration can be reliably estimated.
A project manager notices that stakeholders keep requesting features not in the original scope. Which document should be referenced first to evaluate these requests?
Answer: Scope baseline
The scope baseline, which includes the scope statement, WBS, and WBS dictionary, is the primary reference for evaluating whether change requests fall within or outside the agreed scope.
What technique involves subdividing project deliverables into smaller, more manageable components?
Answer: Decomposition
Decomposition is the technique used in Create WBS to divide project deliverables and work into smaller, more manageable pieces.
In scope management, what is the 100% rule?
Answer: The WBS must include 100% of the work defined by the project scope
The 100% rule states that the WBS must capture 100% of all project work, ensuring nothing is omitted or duplicated.