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Define Activities

Determining and recording the distinct tasks that must be carried out to create the project deliverables.

Key Points

  • Translates WBS work packages into detailed, actionable activities.
  • Occurs in the Planning Process Group within Project Schedule Management.
  • Primary outputs: activity list, activity attributes, and milestone list.
  • Common techniques: decomposition, rolling wave planning, and expert judgment.

Example

A project team delivering a new reporting dashboard takes the WBS work package "Build Data Extracts" and breaks it into activities: define extract fields, develop SQL queries, configure ETL jobs, create error handling, and unit test each extract.

PMP Example Question

After finalizing the WBS, the project manager needs a detailed list of tasks to estimate durations and assign resources. Which process should they perform next?

  1. Sequence Activities
  2. Develop Schedule
  3. Define Activities
  4. Create WBS

Correct Answer: C — defining and documenting the specific tasks required

Explanation: Define Activities breaks down WBS work packages into discrete activities, which are then sequenced, estimated, and scheduled.

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