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CAPM Predictive Plan-Based Methodologies Practice Question

Exhibit

Refer to the exhibit.
```json
{
  "WBS": {
    "1.0 Project": {
      "1.1 Planning": {
        "1.1.1 Requirements",
        "1.1.2 Design"
      },
      "1.2 Execution": {
        "1.2.1 Development",
        "1.2.2 Testing"
      },
      "1.3 Closure": {
        "1.3.1 Deployment",
        "1.3.2 Handover"
      }
    }
  }
}
```

How many work packages are at WBS level 2 (the second level) in this exhibit?

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Correct answer & explanation

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Level 1 is '1.0 Project'. Level 2 consists of '1.1 Planning', '1.2 Execution', and '1.3 Closure' — that's three work packages. Option B incorrectly counts four, option C counts two, and option D counts six (the leaf nodes).

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For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

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3
Why this is correct
The three decomposition elements at level 2 are Planning, Execution, and Closure.
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4
Why it's wrong here
This would count the sub-elements at level 3, not level 2.
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2
Why it's wrong here
There are more than two elements at level 2.
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6
Why it's wrong here
This counts all leaf work packages, which are at level 3, not level 2.

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CAPM Predictive Plan-Based Methodologies Practice Question

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