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CAPM Business Analysis Frameworks Practice Question
Drag and drop the steps for creating a work breakdown structure (WBS) in the correct order.
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
Identify deliverables, then Decompose deliverables into work packages, then Structure in a hierarchical form, then Assign WBS codes, then Verify completeness
The WBS is built by identifying deliverables, decomposing them, structuring hierarchically, coding elements, and verifying completeness.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Identify deliverables, then Decompose deliverables into work packages, then Structure in a hierarchical form, then Assign WBS codes, then Verify completeness
Why this is correct
This is the correct order because the WBS process starts with identifying all deliverables, then breaking them down into smaller work packages, organizing them hierarchically, assigning codes for tracking, and finally verifying completeness to ensure all project work is covered.
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Structure in a hierarchical form, then Identify deliverables, then Decompose deliverables into work packages, then Assign WBS codes, then Verify completeness
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect because structuring the hierarchy before identifying deliverables and decomposing them puts the cart before the horse; you need to know what the deliverables are before organizing them.
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Identify deliverables, then Assign WBS codes, then Decompose deliverables into work packages, then Structure in a hierarchical form, then Verify completeness
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect because assigning WBS codes should occur after decomposition and structuring, not before; codes are used to label the work packages and levels in the hierarchy.
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Decompose deliverables into work packages, then Identify deliverables, then Structure in a hierarchical form, then Assign WBS codes, then Verify completeness
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect because decomposition of deliverables cannot happen before the deliverables are identified; you must first know what the deliverables are before breaking them down.
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Last reviewed: Jun 11, 2026
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