Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

Question 1

In planning a project, the project manager must structure the work into smaller elements. What are those elements?

Answer 1

• manageable
• independent
• integratable
• measurable

Question 2

it is a product-oriented family tree subdivision of the materials, activities, and data required to produce the end product.

Answer 2

work breakdown structure (wbs)

Question 3

preparation of the WBS also consider other areas that require structured data, such as ________, _______, ________ and _________.

Answer 3

scheduling
configuration management
contract funding
technical performance parameters

Question 4

Level of WBS
1. Total project
2. Project
3. Task

Answer 4

managerial levels

Question 5

4. subtask
5. work package
6. level of effort

Answer 5

technical levels

Question 6

it is used for the authorisation and release of all work

Answer 6

total project

Question 7

In this level, budgets are prepared

Answer 7

project

Question 8

in this level, schedules are prepared

Answer 8

task

Question 9

2 types of work breakdown structure

Answer 9

• deliverable-based wbs
• phase-based wbs

Question 10

It clearly demonstrates the relationship between the project deliverables and the scope

Answer 10

deliverable-based wbs

Question 11

2 types of project deliverables

Answer 11

interim deliverables
ultimate deliverables

Question 12

it is also referred to as Verb-oriented, activity or task-oriented, or process-oriented WBS.

Answer 12

phase-based wbs

Question 13

the project deliverables are defined in terms of actions to be taken to attain the final product.

Answer 13

phase-based wbs

Question 14

what are the common framework of WBS?

Answer 14

1. The total programs can be described as a summation of subdivided elements.
2. planning can be performed.
3. costs and budgets can be established.
4. time, cost, and performance can be tracked.
5. objectives can be linked to company resources in a logical manner.
6. schedules and status-reporting procedures can be established.
7. network construction and control planning can be initiated.
8. the responsibility assignments for each element can be established.

Question 15

how to make a work breakdown structure

Answer 15

1. gather documents
2. identify the key personnel
3. define level 1 elements
4. decompose (breakdown) elements
5. create WBS dictionary
6. create a gantt chart schedule

Question 16

It enters the WBS title and identify it as a work package, planning and/or control account.

Answer 16

WBS Code

Question 17

it name the single organization, group or individual that has been assigned sole responsibility for making sure the work package is completed. include contact information.

Answer 17

Responsible organization/individual

Question 18

Define work package boundaries. Frame the scope content so that it is clear what scope is included and excluded.

Answer 18

description

Question 19

if its a __________ package, describe the known and unknown scope.

Answer 19

planning

Question 20

it identify the product, service or results created when all of the work in this work package is complete. It include any critical intermediate deliverables.

Answer 20

Deliverables

Question 21

describe the functional and physical requirements in order to meet customer expectations and quality requirements. include any unique approvals required for acceptance.

Answer 21

acceptance criteria

Question 22

designate the ______ for this work package, plus any critical resource information and assumptions.

Answer 22

budget

Question 23

list any start dates, end dates, intermediate milestones, interdependencies, constraints and any assumption for the deliverables.

Answer 23

milestones

Question 24

it include any known threats and opportunities with response strategies.

Answer 24

risks

Question 25

it describe any additional information, such as references, related work package, etc.

Answer 25

additional information

Question 26

it is the date and revision date

Answer 26

approvals

Question 27

the work breakdown structure can be used to provide the basis for?

Answer 27

• responsibility matrix
• network scheduling
• costing
• risk analysis
• organisational structure
• coordination of objectives
• control 8including contract administration)