PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Practices Practice Question
In PRINCE2, what is the primary purpose of the Product Breakdown Structure (PBS)?
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Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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To identify all products that must be produced by the project
The PBS is used to identify all the products that need to be created, providing a hierarchical decomposition of the project's outputs. Option A is wrong because the Product Flow Diagram shows the sequence. Option C is wrong because the PBS does not show dependencies; that is the Product Flow Diagram. Option D is wrong because quality criteria are documented in Product Descriptions.
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Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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To show the dependencies between products
Why it's wrong here
Dependencies are shown in the Product Flow Diagram.
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To identify all products that must be produced by the project
Why this is correct
The PBS is a hierarchical chart of all products.
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To define the quality criteria for each product
Why it's wrong here
Quality criteria are defined in Product Descriptions.
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To show the order in which products will be created
Why it's wrong here
The order is shown in the Product Flow Diagram, not the PBS.
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Variation 1. What is the purpose of the Product Breakdown Structure (PBS)?
medium- A.To assign responsibilities to team members
- B.To define quality criteria for each product
- ✓ C.To identify the products to be produced and their relationships
- D.To sequence activities in the Project Plan
Why C: The Product Breakdown Structure (PBS) is a hierarchical diagram that identifies all the products (both management and specialist) that the project must deliver, along with their relationships. It decomposes the final output into smaller, manageable components, ensuring nothing is missed. This directly supports the PRINCE2 principle of 'focus on products' by providing a complete product scope before planning activities or assigning resources.
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