PK0-005 Project Life Cycle Practice Question
During the planning phase, a project manager is creating the WBS. Which of the following best describes the process of breaking down deliverables into smaller, more manageable components?
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Decomposition
Decomposition is the process of breaking down deliverables into smaller work packages within the WBS.
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Decomposition
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Decomposition is the correct term for breaking down deliverables into work packages.
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Rolling wave planning
Why it's wrong here
Rolling wave planning involves progressive elaboration, but not specifically decomposition.
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Analogous estimating
Why it's wrong here
Analogous estimating is a cost estimation technique.
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Precedence diagramming
Why it's wrong here
Precedence diagramming is used for schedule network diagrams.
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