CompTIA Project+ Practice Test

Transition plans typically include which of the following elements?

1. Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

2. Project warranty

3. Project process reports

4. Earned value calculations

The correct answer is: Project warranty

Transition plans are crucial components of project management that outline the steps and measures required to hand over a project or service effectively from the project team to the client, stakeholders, or operational teams. Within the context of such plans, the inclusion of a project warranty is particularly relevant. A project warranty signifies a guarantee regarding the results delivered by the project. It often encapsulates aspects such as quality assurances, support commitments, or service level agreements that ensure the work performed meets the defined standards over a specified period after project completion. This is important for stakeholders as it provides them with confidence that the transition will include ongoing support and that the project outcomes will function as intended post-handover. The other elements listed, such as a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), project process reports, and earned value calculations, while valuable for various project management activities, are typically associated with planning, execution, and monitoring phases rather than the transition phase itself. The WBS breaks down deliverables into manageable sections, project process reports focus on the status and activities during the project lifecycle, and earned value calculations assess project performance relative to cost and schedule – all of which are more about managing the project rather than transitioning it effectively. Hence, while critical for overall project management, they do not align