CompTIA Project+ Practice Test

Which tool is typically used to decompose a project?

1. WBS

2. SOW

3. PDM

4. WBS Dictionary

The correct answer is: WBS

The Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is a key project management tool used for decomposing a project into smaller, more manageable components. It is a hierarchical representation that breaks down deliverables into tasks and sub-tasks, allowing project managers and teams to clearly understand the scope of the project and the necessary steps to complete it. By organizing the work into smaller parts, the WBS ensures that nothing is overlooked, facilitates better resource allocation, and enhances communication among team members. It is instrumental in defining the project’s deliverables and helps in estimating time and costs associated with the individual components of the project. While options such as the Statement of Work (SOW) outline the overall project requirements and the Project Dependency Network (PDM) focuses on task dependencies, they do not specifically break down the project into accessible parts like the WBS does. The WBS Dictionary serves as a companion to the WBS, providing detailed descriptions of each component, but it does not itself serve as the primary tool for decomposition.