Question

During planning, a project manager is reviewing the work breakdown structure with the team. A team member notices that the sum of all the deliverables and work packages in the WBS appears to represent slightly more scope than what the approved scope statement authorized. Which WBS principle has been violated?

Accepted Answer

The 100 percent rule, which states the WBS must include all and only the work required by the project

Answer

The rolling wave planning rule, which requires near-term work to be more detailed

Answer

The 8/80 rule, which limits work package duration to between 8 and 80 hours

Answer

The critical path rule, which requires the longest path to be identified before decomposition