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PK0-005 A project team is creating a WBS Practice Question
A project team is creating a WBS. They ensure that every deliverable and work package is included and that the sum of the work at the lower levels equals the total work at the higher levels. Which principle are they applying?
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100% rule
The 100% rule states that the WBS includes all work defined by the scope and that the sum of lower-level work equals the total work at higher levels.
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Rolling wave planning
Why it's wrong here
Rolling wave planning involves progressive elaboration, not the completeness rule.
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100% rule
Why this is correct
The 100% rule ensures the WBS captures all project work.
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Decomposition
Why it's wrong here
Decomposition is the process of breaking down deliverables, but the 100% rule ensures completeness.
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Scope verification
Why it's wrong here
Scope verification is about formal acceptance, not WBS creation.
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