CAPM Predictive Plan-Based Methodologies Practice Question
A project manager is developing the WBS for a large construction project. She has identified the major deliverables and decomposed them into work packages. Which of the following BEST describes the next step in the WBS creation process?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Decompose work packages into activities
After creating the WBS and decomposing deliverables into work packages, the next step is to further decompose work packages into activities for scheduling. Assigning resources or estimating costs comes later, and stakeholder approval occurs after verification.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Estimate the cost of each work package
Why it's wrong here
Cost estimation is performed after activity definition and resource estimation.
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Assign resources to each work package
Why it's wrong here
Resource assignment occurs after activities are defined and estimated.
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Decompose work packages into activities
Why this is correct
The next logical step is to define activities that will produce the work packages, enabling schedule development.
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Obtain stakeholder approval of the WBS
Why it's wrong here
Approval is obtained after the WBS is complete and verified, not immediately after decomposition.
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