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CAPM Practice: Demonstrate an understanding of project management planning

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Devi Kobayashi is planning a software implementation project at Kilowatt Power. She needs to determine how many developers, testers, and business analysts are required. Which planning component should she create to document the number and types of resources needed?

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Correct answer: Resource breakdown structure showing resource categories and quantities

Explanation

A resource breakdown structure (RBS) organizes and displays project resources by category and type, making it the appropriate tool to determine and document the number and types of resources needed for the project. It provides a hierarchical view of resources organized by resource category.

**Why not A:** An organizational chart shows reporting relationships and hierarchy but does not document the number and types of resources needed for a project. It shows who reports to whom, not what resources are required to complete the work.

**Why not B:** A responsibility assignment matrix (such as a RACI chart) shows who is responsible for what tasks but does not document the number and categories of resources needed. It focuses on role assignments for specific activities, not on overall resource quantity and type requirements.

**Why not C:** A stakeholder register lists all project stakeholders and their interests, influence, and engagement levels. It is not a tool for documenting resource categories and quantities needed for project work.

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