Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) — Question 329

Which of the following is a visual decomposition of the program scope and the resources needed in order to create the things defined within the program scope?

Answer options

• A. Resource breakdown structure (RBS)
• B. product breakdown structure (PBS)
• C. Budgeted Cost of Work Scheduled (BCWS)
• D. Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), as it visually decomposes the project scope into manageable sections and details the resources required. Options A and B refer to specific breakdown structures that focus on resources and products respectively, while C relates to budgeting and scheduling rather than scope decomposition.