Unit 3: Work Breakdown Structure
(WBS): How to Break it Down
Questions and Correct Detailed
Answers
The CIO of the company prefers to follow the Project Management Institute (PMI) guidelines for
planning a project. He has decided that now is the time to prepare the WBS. What must be defined
prior to completing the WBS? - Answer: The scope of work for the project
A statement detailing the scope of work
What would be the effect of the WBS being incomplete? - Answer: The scope of work is not
completely defined
The scope of work is not completely defined
The scope of work will not be fully described.
What should be included in a work breakdown structure? - Answer: All of the project deliverables
The CIO of a company prefers to follow the Project Management Institute (PMI) guidelines for
planning a project. They have decided that now is the time to prepare the WBS. What must be
defined prior to completing the WBS? - Answer: A statement detailing the scope of work
A statement detailing the scope of work
What is an example of a cross-cutting element in the WBS? - Answer: Inspections
As indicated, you have been assigned as a full-time project manager by an experienced CIO. They
have decided that it is time to prepare the WBS. What tool(s) or technique(s) will you use to prepare
the WBS? - Answer: Subdividing the project into manageable tasks
Why is the WBS important in project management? - Answer: It is used for future planning and
managing projects.
(WBS): How to Break it Down
Questions and Correct Detailed
Answers
The CIO of the company prefers to follow the Project Management Institute (PMI) guidelines for
planning a project. He has decided that now is the time to prepare the WBS. What must be defined
prior to completing the WBS? - Answer: The scope of work for the project
A statement detailing the scope of work
What would be the effect of the WBS being incomplete? - Answer: The scope of work is not
completely defined
The scope of work is not completely defined
The scope of work will not be fully described.
What should be included in a work breakdown structure? - Answer: All of the project deliverables
The CIO of a company prefers to follow the Project Management Institute (PMI) guidelines for
planning a project. They have decided that now is the time to prepare the WBS. What must be
defined prior to completing the WBS? - Answer: A statement detailing the scope of work
A statement detailing the scope of work
What is an example of a cross-cutting element in the WBS? - Answer: Inspections
As indicated, you have been assigned as a full-time project manager by an experienced CIO. They
have decided that it is time to prepare the WBS. What tool(s) or technique(s) will you use to prepare
the WBS? - Answer: Subdividing the project into manageable tasks
Why is the WBS important in project management? - Answer: It is used for future planning and
managing projects.
