PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP) — Question 156

A project has consistently been lagging in cost performance index (CPI) and schedule performance index (SPI) over the past few months. The risk manager realizes that some activities are taking longer than expected and more resources are needed.

Which project artifact should the risk manager analyze to mitigate the risk of further project overrun?

Answer options

• A. Contingency reserves
• B. Schedule and resource assumptions
• C. Work breakdown structure (WBS)
• D. Risk impact matrix

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), as it provides a detailed breakdown of project deliverables and tasks, helping identify areas where time and resources may be insufficient. Options A and D do not directly address the issue of task duration or resource allocation, while option B focuses on assumptions rather than the actual structure of the project.