A method that is used to verify the association between the requirements shown in the Requirements / Specifications and other project documents, including design and testing documentation.

A work breakdown structure element may be a product, data, service, or any combination thereof. WBS is a hierarchical and incremental decomposition of the project into phases, deliverables and work packages. A WBS also provides the necessary framework for detailed cost estimating and control along with providing guidance for schedule development and control.

The Work Breakdown Structure contains the following topics:

  Work Breakdown Structure:
        Project name
        Department
        Preparer
        Project number
        Project Manager
        Task #
        Task Name
        Description
        Group or Individual Responsible
        Due By.

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