Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) — Question 415

Which of the following techniques is used to divide a project into controllable parts?

Answer options

• A. Gantt Chart
• B. Pareto Chart
• C. WBS
• D. CPM

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, WBS (Work Breakdown Structure), which is specifically designed to decompose a project into smaller, more manageable components. A Gantt Chart (A) is used for scheduling tasks, a Pareto Chart (B) is for identifying the most significant factors in a dataset, and CPM (D) is a scheduling technique that focuses on the longest path through the project.