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PRINCE2-Foundation Exam - Question 85


What is shown in a product breakdown structure?

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Correct Answer: C

A product breakdown structure (PBS) is used to illustrate and decompose the major products into their components, providing a hierarchical overview of these items. This helps in organizing and structuring the work required to develop each product. The PBS does not focus on the order of creation, management stages, control points, or resources required, but rather on identifying and documenting the major deliverables and their constituent parts.

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Sala_
Nov 5, 2021

C is correct Source: https://prince2.wiki/theme/plans/ PBP Step 2: Create the Product Breakdown Structure A Project Product is broken down into the major products which in turn are broken down into further products to give a hierarchical overview. This is called a Product Breakdown Structure (PBS). A “mind map” diagram could also be used.

AndrewTang
Jun 21, 2024

Answer is C, B is describing a Product Flow Diagram

AnonymousOption: C
Oct 29, 2024

The correct answer is C: The major products that are to be developed in a plan. Rationale: A Product Breakdown Structure (PBS) is a hierarchical decomposition of the major products or deliverables that need to be created for the project. It outlines what products are to be developed without detailing how they will be produced or the order in which they will be created. Here’s why the other options are incorrect: A: Management stages, major products and control points is incorrect because the PBS specifically focuses on the products, not on management stages or control points. B: In which order the products should be created is incorrect as the PBS does not address the sequencing of product creation; that is handled by the planning processes. D: The resources that are required to develop the products is incorrect because the PBS does not provide information on the resources needed; it only details the products themselves. Thus, C: The major products that are to be developed in a plan accurately reflects what is shown in a Product Breakdown Structure. Let me know if you have any more questions!

collinspipiOption: C
Feb 17, 2025

The correct answer is: C. The major products that are to be developed in a plan Explanation: A Product Breakdown Structure (PBS) is a hierarchical diagram that identifies and decomposes the major products (deliverables) of a project into smaller, manageable components. It focuses on what needs to be delivered, rather than the order of creation or resources required. It helps in defining scope clearly. It supports planning and estimating efforts. It is different from a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), which includes activities and tasks.

Junior_Sim
May 19, 2021

Answer should be B. Hierachy

S4L4LMF
Aug 24, 2021

I dont think this is what is meant by hierachy. With hierachy its shown to to have several products, each product having its "sub products" (for example to set up a conference you need a venue, attendees, speakers etc.), and each sub products have their own sub items. So in that way its hierarchical. But being hierarchical doesnt mean there a certain order of products that need to be done first. This can be shown in a flow chart, based on the product breakdown (which products are interdependent, which need to be created first etc.).

Steven2021
Dec 15, 2021

Answers A and C should not be correct at all. According to the Prince2 book, 6th ed page 25, chapter 3.6, there are two type of products: management products and specialist products. No "major products" are defined in the entire book. There is no such thing called major products!

King_Laps
Nov 1, 2022

The correct answer is B: The hierarchical flow/overview

Rbnc95Option: B
Mar 13, 2023

B, a hierarchy

HelgeFFMOption: B
Jan 12, 2024

structure referes to hierarchy, so B

a2d1fd1Option: B
Apr 19, 2024

B is correct.

AnneruOption: C
Dec 9, 2024

The PBS outlines the major products (deliverables) that will be developed in the project. It is used to identify and organize all the key products needed to achieve the project’s objectives

MarkNeedsToGoOption: C
Dec 22, 2024

Come on guys, it's C

KjennsetOption: C
May 1, 2025

The correct answer is: C. The major products that are to be developed in a plan Explanation: A Product Breakdown Structure (PBS) is a hierarchical diagram that shows: All the major products (and sub-products) to be delivered in a plan — typically in a tree structure. It focuses on what needs to be delivered, not when, how, or by whom.