A Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is:

A A risk register

B A hierarchical decomposition of total project scope into manageable work packages

C A schedule

D A budget document

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

The WBS decomposes the project into progressively smaller, manageable deliverables and work packages.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "A Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is:" is Option B: A hierarchical decomposition of total project scope into manageable work packages.

The other options — A) A risk register, C) A schedule, D) A budget document — are incorrect for this PMP Exam Prep question. As explained above: The WBS decomposes the project into progressively smaller, manageable deliverables and work packages.

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A Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is:

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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