Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) — Question 172

A project team is tasked with decomposing the scope to enable detailed cost and duration estimates. What should the team do to achieve this requirement?

Answer options

• A. Prepare a WBS for immediate tasks in the plan to work package level for duration and cost estimates.
• B. Prepare a work breakdown structure (WBS) to include each deliverable with a target duration and cost estimate.
• C. Prepare a WBS with task sequencing and detail the duration and cost estimates.
• D. Prepare a WBS to work package level to effectively manage duration and cost estimates.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer, D, emphasizes the importance of preparing a WBS down to the work package level, which allows for detailed management of duration and cost estimates. Options A and C focus on immediate tasks and sequencing but do not explicitly mention the work package level, which is critical for accurate estimates. Option B does not specify the work package level either, making it less effective for managing costs and durations.