Which artifact shows the scope of a project broken down into phases, deliverables, and work packages?

• A. Project Charter
• B. Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
• C. Gantt Chart
• D. Risk Register

Answer: (B)

Breaking down the project work into smaller, manageable pieces is essential for planning and control. The artifact that organizes the scope in this way is the Work Breakdown Structure. It provides a hierarchical decomposition of the project deliverables into components, with the lowest level being work packages that can be scheduled, estimated, and assigned. This structure ensures every part of the scope is accounted for and gives a clear framework for assigning responsibilities and budgeting.

A Project Charter is a high-level document that authorizes the project and sets objectives and constraints; a Gantt Chart shows the timeline and sequencing of activities but does not break the scope into deliverables and work packages; a Risk Register lists potential risks. Therefore, the Work Breakdown Structure is the tool that shows the scope broken down into phases, deliverables, and work packages.