PMBOK Scope and WBS Development 2

Question 1

A project manager is creating a WBS and cannot determine how to decompose a future deliverable because requirements are unclear. What is the best approach?

Accepted Answer

Use a planning package to represent that portion of scope

Answer

A planning package is a WBS component below a control account with known scope but without detailed schedule activities, used when detail is not yet available.

Question 2

Which document formally authorizes a project and provides the project manager with authority to apply resources?

Accepted Answer

Project charter

Answer

The project charter formally authorizes the project and grants the project manager authority to use organizational resources.

Question 3

During scope validation, a key stakeholder rejects a deliverable because it does not match their mental model, even though it meets documented requirements. What should the project manager do first?

Accepted Answer

Review the requirements documentation with the stakeholder

Answer

The first step is to review the documented requirements with the stakeholder to determine whether a gap exists between documentation and expectation.

Question 4

In a WBS dictionary, which of the following entries is MOST important for preventing scope creep?

Accepted Answer

Acceptance criteria

Answer

Acceptance criteria clearly define what constitutes successful completion of a work package, making it the most critical entry for preventing scope creep.

Question 5

A project scope statement has been approved. A team member identifies additional work that was inadvertently omitted. How should this be handled?

Accepted Answer

Submit a change request through integrated change control

Answer

Any additions to approved scope must go through integrated change control via a formal change request.

PMBOK - Project Management Body of Knowledge Practice Test

PMBOK - Project Management Body of Knowledge Practice Test

PMBOK Scope and WBS Development 2