Work Breakdown Structure in Project Management

Deliverable-Based WBS and Phase-Based WBS

To provide a detailed description of each Work Package within the WBS.

False (B)

<p>Ensure appropriate levels of detail, identify activities leading to milestones, make sure all tasks are listed, avoid too much detail or too little detail.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To visually represent the project schedule and task dependencies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Measureable (A), Integratable (B), Independent (C), Manageable (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A product-oriented family tree subdivision of the materials, activities, and data required to produce the end product.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The relationship between the project deliverables and the scope.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ultimate Deliverables (A), Interim Deliverables (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Verb-oriented, Activity or Task-oriented, or Process-oriented WBS.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The responsibility assignments for each element can be established. (A), Planning can be performed. (B), Objectives can be linked to company resources in a logical manner. (C), Network construction and control planning can be initiated. (D), The total program can be described as a summation of subdivided elements. (E), Costs and budgets can be established. (F), Time, cost, and performance can be tracked. (G), Schedules and status-reporting procedures can be established. (H)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<ol> <li>Gather Documents, 2. Identify Key Personnel, 3. Define Level 1 Elements, 4. Decompose (Breakdown) Elements, 5. Create WBS Dictionary, 6. Create GANTT Chart Schedule</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All tasks should be equally detailed, regardless of their importance. (E)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A hierarchical decomposition of a project into smaller, more manageable components.

Tasks that are sized for effective project management.

Tasks that don't rely on others being completed first, increasing productivity.

Tasks that can be combined effectively to form a cohesive project.

Tasks with quantifiable results to monitor progress and achievement.

A WBS structured around the products or outcomes of a project.

A WBS structured around the sequential stages or phases of a project.

Partial outcomes delivered at various points within a project.

The final results or products of a project.

The top-level project itself.

Major project components/budgets.

Tasks forming part of a project/schedules.

Further subdivision of tasks.

Smallest work package that is assigned budget.

Tasks not requiring direct time or effort but supporting the project.

A detailed documentation of each element, its responsibilities, deadlines, budget, and other attributes.

A table showing who is responsible for each task or element of a WBS.

Sequencing project elements to ensure proper workflow.

Determining the financial resources needed for each task.

Identifying potential problems and planning for them.

The way a team is formed and responsibilities are delegated.

A project management information system (PMIS) is a computer-based system that aids project managers in planning, executing and closing projects.

PMIS helps manage tasks, track progress, allocate resources and manage budgets.

PMIS is a tool for collecting, analyzing, and distributing information about a project.

Project managers, senior management, and the project team members use PMIS.

It's a process for systematically tracking and managing changes in a project's plans, blueprints, software versions, and other elements.

To manage all aspects of the project deliverables, including their functional and physical characteristics; to control, track, and manage changes; to track changes within the project itself; and to allow for auditing.

PMIS helps create budget frameworks, schedules, and scope baselines.

PMIS collects information, compares progress against baselines, manages materials, tracks finances, and keeps records for reporting.

PMIS assists in reviewing project goals, creating a final report, and documenting project closure.

PMIS is crucial for monitoring and controlling projects.

PMIS collects actual data about the project's progress and status.

PMIS provides data to evaluate the project's status, forecast completion dates, and estimate final costs.

PMIS helps identify and execute corrective actions based on project progress and potential deviations.

PMIS systems offer features like scheduling, resource management, budgeting, and performance analysis.

PMIS helps create project timelines, identify critical paths, and analyze dependencies.

PMIS assists in allocating and managing project resources effectively.

PMIS allows for managing project costs, tracking expenditures, and generating budgets.

PMIS analyzes progress against targets, identifies variances, and provides insights into project performance.

Computer-based PMIS provides benefits such as speed, capacity, efficiency, accuracy, and the ability to manage complexity.

Computer-based PMIS allows for rapid calculations, plan revisions, and information processing.

Computer-based PMIS can handle large amounts of data and complex relationships.

Computer-based PMIS automates tasks, reduces manual effort, and improves overall efficiency.

Computer-based PMIS reduces errors and increases the accuracy of calculations and data analysis.

Computer-based PMIS can handle complex project structures and integrate diverse information.

Web-based PMIS uses internet or intranet platforms for project management, allowing for remote collaboration and access to information.

Web-based PMIS offers advantages like real-time information, ease of use, and the ability to communicate effectively with team members regardless of their location.

An integrated PMIS combines various data sets and processing modules to create a comprehensive project management platform.

Integrated PMIS allows for integration both across disciplines (e.g., cost and schedule) and vertically (e.g., summary reporting).