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  1. What is the primary purpose of a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)?

    Answer: To decompose project scope into manageable components

    A WBS decomposes the total project scope into smaller, manageable work components called work packages.

  2. What is the lowest level of a WBS called?

    Answer: Work package

    The work package is the lowest level of the WBS where cost and schedule can be reliably estimated and controlled.

  3. Which process formally authorizes a project or a phase?

    Answer: Develop Project Charter

    The Develop Project Charter process formally authorizes the project and documents initial requirements and the PM's authority.

  4. What document formally defines what is and is not included in the project?

    Answer: Project Scope Statement

    The Project Scope Statement describes the project's deliverables and required work, including explicit exclusions.

  5. What is scope creep?

    Answer: Uncontrolled expansion of project scope without proper approval

    Scope creep refers to uncontrolled changes or continuous growth in project scope without going through the change control process.

  6. Which process ensures the project includes all the work required, and only the work required?

    Answer: Control Scope

    Control Scope monitors project and product scope and manages changes to the scope baseline to prevent unauthorized additions.