Work Breakdown Structure Quiz

What is the definition of work breakdown structure?

• A list of tasks to be completed in a project

• A summary of the project timeline

• A breakdown of the project budget

• A hierarchical decomposition of the total scope of work to be carried out by the project team.

How is work breakdown structure created?

• By ignoring the need for a structured approach

• By breaking down a project into smaller tasks or components

• By combining all tasks into one big project

• By randomly assigning tasks to team members

Why is work breakdown structure important in project management?

• It only focuses on the big picture

• It helps to break down the project into smaller, more manageable tasks.

• It makes the project more complicated

• It is not necessary in project management

What are the steps involved in creating a work breakdown structure?

• Identifying project deliverables, breaking down deliverables into smaller tasks, organizing tasks into a hierarchical structure, and assigning resources and time estimates.

• Brainstorming ideas, conducting market research, and developing a marketing strategy

• Hiring a project manager, setting a budget, and scheduling meetings

• Creating a project plan, identifying stakeholders, and setting project goals

How can work breakdown structure help in project planning and control?

• It provides a hierarchical view of the project scope and deliverables.

• It is only useful for small projects

• It only focuses on the project timeline

• It has no impact on project planning and control

What are the benefits of using work breakdown structure in project management?

• It creates unnecessary complexity in project planning

• It helps in organizing and defining the scope of the project, breaking it down into manageable tasks, and providing a clear framework for planning and controlling the project.

• It makes the project more confusing and disorganized

• It doesn't help in defining the scope of the project

Can you provide an example of a work breakdown structure for a construction project?

• Painting, landscaping, interior design, marketing

• Software development, data analysis, customer service, marketing

• Cooking, cleaning, gardening, event planning

• Site preparation, foundation work, framing, roofing, electrical, plumbing, finishing

Give an example of a work breakdown structure for a software development project.

• Networking, Database Management, Graphic Design, Customer Support, Legal

• Scheduling, Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, Sales

• Research, Analysis, Customer Service, Product Development, Quality Control

• Planning, Requirements Gathering, Design, Coding, Testing, Deployment

What is the role of a project manager in creating a work breakdown structure?

• The project manager has no role in creating a work breakdown structure

• The project manager is responsible for breaking down the project into smaller tasks, organizing these tasks into a hierarchical structure, and assigning resources and time estimates.

• The project manager is only responsible for assigning tasks to team members

• The project manager is only responsible for setting the project budget

What is the first step in creating a work breakdown structure?

• Assigning tasks to team members

• Setting the project budget

• Identifying project deliverables

• Creating a project timeline