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PMI-SP Exam - Topic 7 Question 120 Discussion

Which of the following statements best describes an activity in a project?
B) It is the effort needed to complete a work package.
A) It is a defined set of functions a resource must complete for the project scope to be considered complete.
C) It is the unit of resource utilization needed to complete a project deliverable.
D) It is a listing of all project work that must be accomplished for the project scope to be considered complete.

PMI-SP Exam - Topic 7 Question 120 Discussion

Actual exam question for PMI's PMI-SP exam
Question #: 120
Topic #: 7
[All PMI-SP Questions]

Which of the following statements best describes an activity in a project?

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Suggested Answer: B

An activity is the effort needed to complete a work package. The activities are linked to the work

packages in the WBS.

An activity is the element of work performed throughout the various stages of a project. It is a group

of people, communications, processes,

and work items that correspond to a joint effort to achieve a goal. An activity is a way to manage the

work collectively with others in any

organization. The create WBS process identifies the deliverables at the lowest level in the WBS,

called the work package. Project work

packages are divided into smaller elements known as activities, which correspond to the work

required to complete the work package.

Answer option D is incorrect. This is a definition of all the work that the project team and manager

must complete in order to complete the

total activity list.

Answer options A and C are incorrect. These are not valid definitions of an activity.


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Lea
22 hours ago
I lean towards D. It lists everything needed for completion.
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Stephaine
6 days ago
I think A is the best choice. It covers the whole project scope.
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Camellia
11 days ago
Totally agree with A), it makes the most sense!
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Willie
16 days ago
D) seems too broad, not just about activities.
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Kristeen
22 days ago
C) is interesting, but not sure if it's the best choice.
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Shenika
27 days ago
I think B) is more accurate, it's about effort.
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Juliann
1 month ago
A) sounds right, it's about defining functions.
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Tesha
1 month ago
I’m leaning towards A, but I keep mixing up the definitions of activities and deliverables from my notes.
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Douglass
1 month ago
I feel like D could also be relevant because it talks about all the work needed, but I’m not entirely confident.
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Coral
2 months ago
I remember a practice question where we discussed work packages and activities, and I think B might be the right choice since it mentions effort.
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Adelle
2 months ago
I think an activity is more about the specific tasks we need to do, but I'm not sure if it's just the effort or something broader.
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