CompTIA Project+ (PK0-004) — Question 502

A project manager has been assigned a complex project and does not know all the activities required to complete it.
Which of the following if the BEST approach to determine the work packages for the WBS?

Answer options

• A. Brainstorming
• B. Analogous
• C. Bottom-up
• D. Forward pass

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The Bottom-up approach is the most effective for developing a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) when the project manager is unfamiliar with all activities, as it allows for detailed identification of tasks from the ground up. Brainstorming is useful but may not provide the structured detail needed for complex projects. Analogous estimating relies on historical data, which may not be applicable here, and the Forward pass is a scheduling technique rather than a method for defining work packages.