Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) — Question 432

Which of the following types of charts shows which resources are needed in the project and allows you to group the resources by project phase or other attributes?

Answer options

• A. Pareto chart
• B. Organizational Breakdown Structure
• C. Gantt chart
• D. Resource Breakdown Structure

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The Resource Breakdown Structure (RBS) is specifically designed to detail the resources required for a project, allowing for organization by various attributes. The Pareto chart is used for identifying significant factors in a dataset, the Organizational Breakdown Structure focuses on the hierarchy of the organization, and the Gantt chart is primarily for scheduling tasks over time.