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PMI-SP Exam - Topic 7 Question 120 Discussion

Posted by Gerald on Jul 21, 2026 at 11:39 PM

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

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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12 comments · newest first
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Dawne 2 months ago
B makes sense too. It focuses on the effort for work packages.
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Lea 2 months ago
I lean towards D. It lists everything needed for completion.
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Stephaine 2 months ago
I think A is the best choice. It covers the whole project scope.
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Camellia 2 months ago
Totally agree with A), it makes the most sense!
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Willie 3 months ago
D) seems too broad, not just about activities.
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Kristeen 3 months ago
C) is interesting, but not sure if it's the best choice.
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Shenika 3 months ago
I think B) is more accurate, it's about effort.
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Juliann 3 months ago
A) sounds right, it's about defining functions.
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Tesha 3 months 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 3 months 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 4 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 4 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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