CompTIA Project+ (PK0-005)Project Life Cycle PhasesEasy
A project manager is developing a detailed plan for a new software development project. She has identified all the deliverables and is now breaking them down into smaller, manageable components. Which of the following processes is she performing?
- ADefine Activities
- BEstimate Activity Durations
- CCreate WBS
- DDevelop Project Charter
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Correct answer: C. Create WBS
Creating the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) involves decomposing project deliverables into smaller, more manageable components. This process helps organize and define the total scope of the project.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Defining activities comes after the WBS and involves identifying specific actions needed to produce work packages.
- B. Estimating activity durations occurs after activities are defined and resources are estimated.
- D. Developing the project charter occurs during initiation and formally authorizes the project.
Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
A hierarchical decomposition of the total scope of work to be carried out by the project team to accomplish project objectives and create the required deliverables.
- Deliverable-oriented hierarchy.
- Breaks down work into smaller, manageable components.
- Foundation for planning schedule, cost, and resources.
Memory trick: Planning is like building a house: first, you map out the big structure, then the rooms, then the furniture.