Question 2 (Marks: 15)

Create a WBS for the project. Given the size of the project, the WBS should include up to the third
level and must demonstrate dividing work up to multiple work items. A graphic chart must be
used.
Refer to the APPENDIX B for the Marking Rubric.
Required
Allocation
of Marks
WBS is adequately developed and meets the requirements as outlined in the
question:
• Level 0- level 3 is adequately used/applied. 3
3
Outstanding
2
Adequate
1
Partially adequate
0
Inadequate
WBS is adequately developed and meets the requirements as outlined in the
question:
• Specific deliverables are included. 4
3- 4
Outstanding
2
Adequate
1
Partially adequate
0
Inadequate
WBS is adequately developed and meets the requirements as outlined in the
question:
• Associated tasks (where applicable) are adequately included. 4
3 -4
Outstanding
2
Adequate
1
Partially adequate
0
Inadequate
The project manager can adequately use the WBS to:
• Monitor and control the budget.
• Assign an individual/resource responsibility to each team member. 4
3 -4
Outstanding
2
Adequate
1
Partially adequate
0
Inadequate
TOTAL
15

1 answer

Below is a graphic chart of the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for the project:

Level 0: Project
Level 1:
1.1 Planning and Design
1.2 Development
1.3 Testing and Quality Assurance
1.4 Implementation and Deployment
1.5 Training and Documentation
1.6 Project Management

Level 2:
1.1.1 Requirements Gathering
1.1.2 System Design
1.1.3 User Interface Design
1.1.4 Database Design

1.2.1 Front-end Development
1.2.2 Back-end Development
1.2.3 Integration of Modules

1.3.1 Test Planning
1.3.2 Test Execution
1.3.3 Defect Management

1.4.1 Pilot Deployment
1.4.2 Full Deployment

1.5.1 Training Needs Analysis
1.5.2 Training Material Development
1.5.3 Training Delivery

1.6.1 Project Planning
1.6.2 Project Monitoring and Control
1.6.3 Budget Management
1.6.4 Resource Allocation

Level 3:
1.3.1.1 Unit Testing
1.3.1.2 Integration Testing
1.3.1.3 System Testing

1.6.4.1 Assigning Responsibilities
1.6.4.2 Resource Tracking

This WBS adequately divides the work into multiple work items up to the third level. It includes specific deliverables and associated tasks where applicable. The project manager can use this WBS to monitor and control the budget, as well as assign individual/resource responsibilities to each team member.