Question 1

Failure to include project management in the WBS will increase the likelihood that the project will not be completed on time and within budget.

Accepted Answer

Project management includes important tasks such as scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and overall coordination of project activities. Without including these tasks in the WBS, it is more likely that the project will experience delays, cost overruns, and other issues that can affect its success.

Question 2

Organizing the second level of the Work Breakdown Structure by major design components facilitates rolling wave planning.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 3

When a project team needs to construct a WBS,it needs to include in its planning team a subject matter expert (SME)who understands how each segment of the work will be accomplished.

Accepted Answer

A subject matter expert will have knowledge and expertise in a particular area or domain, making them crucial in breaking down the project scope into manageable components and creating a detailed Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).

Question 4

It is important to assign a unique name and a unique number to every component in the project Work Breakdown Structure.

Accepted Answer

Assigning unique names and numbers to each component in the project WBS helps with organization and tracking progress. It also reduces confusion and ensures that all components are accounted for in the project plan.

Question 5

Since work packages provide the basis for future project planning activities,they should be as detailed as possible.

Accepted Answer

Work packages should be detailed enough to allow for effective planning and control but not so detailed that they become cumbersome to manage. Over-detailing can lead to inefficiencies in both planning and execution.

Question 6

A deliverable is a condition or capability needed by a user to solve a problem or achieve an objective that satisfies a standard,a specification,or any other formally documented need.

Accepted Answer

A deliverable is a tangible or intangible good or service produced as a result of a project that is intended to be delivered to a customer or sponsor.

Question 7

The project scope refers to the features and functions of a project outcome such as a product,and,in some cases,service or result.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The project scope refers to the features...

Question 8

The project scope is the work that must be performed to deliver a product,service or result with the required features and functions.

Accepted Answer

The statement accurately defines the concept of project scope.

Question 9

If a problem occurs during project execution,the WBS is helpful in understanding exactly where and why the problem occurred.

Accepted Answer

The Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) provides a detailed breakdown of the project scope and helps to identify all the tasks required to complete the project. If a problem occurs during project execution, the WBS can help to pinpoint where and why the problem occurred by tracing the root cause back to the specific task or subtask within the WBS. Therefore, the statement is true.

Question 10

The project scope statement establishes the project boundaries by stating what features and work elements are included (in scope)and which are excluded  (out of scope).

Accepted Answer

The statement defines the features and work elements that are included as well as those that are excluded from the project scope.

Question 11

A Work Breakdown Structure must be decomposed at least four levels in order to be effective.

Accepted Answer

A Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) does not have a mandatory minimum number of levels; its depth depends on the project's size, complexity, and management needs.

Question 12

While many projects may have a primary deliverable such as a house,almost all projects have additional deliverables such as documentation and customer support.

Accepted Answer

Almost all projects require documentation to be produced, such as project plans, status reports, and user manuals, and may also require customer support in terms of training, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Question 13

A WBS dictionary is a document that defines each of the terms used in the project scope statement.

Accepted Answer

A WBS dictionary is a document that provides detailed information about each element in the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), including definitions, work packages, and any other information needed to understand the scope of work.

Question 14

A WBS component is a work element that is part of the WBS at any level.

Accepted Answer

A WBS component refers to any work element that is part of the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) at any level. Therefore, the statement in the question is true.

Question 15

The priority of the product in agile is more significant than in traditional project management,as the outcome,or product,will drive the elaboration of the project.

Accepted Answer

In agile, the product is the primary focus and the outcome drives the project, whereas in traditional project management, the project is the primary focus and the product is a result of the project. Therefore, the priority of the product is more significant in agile.

Question 16

The Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)is normally developed by listing deliverables - major deliverables first and then progressively smaller ones until the team feels that every deliverable has been identified.

Accepted Answer

This is true. The WBS is typically created by identifying major deliverables and then breaking them down into smaller, more manageable deliverables.

Question 17

A "top-down" approach to creating a WBS is typically used when a project is unique and different from previous projects.

Accepted Answer

A "top-down" approach to creating a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is generally used when the overall project is well understood but the details are not, allowing for a hierarchical decomposition from general to more specific tasks. It does not necessarily relate to the project's uniqueness but rather to the clarity of the project's overall scope at the beginning.

Question 18

By using a systematic process for creating a WBS,project team members can ensure that they include all deliverables that are required to be created.

Accepted Answer

A WBS, or work breakdown structure, is a hierarchical representation of all the components that make up a project. By using a systematic process, project team members can break down the project into smaller, more manageable components, ensuring that all deliverables are included and that nothing is missed. This helps to ensure that the project is completed on time, on budget, and to the required quality standards.

Question 19

Plan scope management is the process of creating a project scope statement.

Accepted Answer

Plan scope management is the process of creating a plan that documents how the project scope will be defined, validated, and controlled, not specifically the creation of a project scope statement.

Question 20

Baselining is defined as a method of dividing the project scope into many parts that,when combined,would constitute the project deliverable.

Accepted Answer

Baselining is actually a method of establishing a reference point or a benchmark for the project, against which the performance and progress can be measured. It involves setting a baseline or a starting point for the project scope, schedule, and budget, and then tracking and comparing actual results against these baselines.

Quiz 7: Scope Planning