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Task 13: Determine appropriate project methodology/methods and practicesmethodology selectionhybrid approachrequirements stabilityregulatory compliance

PMP · Question 27 · Task 13: Determine appropriate project methodology/methods and practices

A project manager is assigned to lead a new product development initiative. The product requirements are well-defined and stable, but the organization wants to incorporate user feedback throughout development and deliver value incrementally every 6 weeks. The development team has experience with both predictive and agile methodologies. Regulatory approval is required before final release. What methodology should the project manager recommend?

Answer options:

A.

Pure Agile methodology to support incremental delivery and user feedback incorporation

B.

Predictive methodology since requirements are stable and well-defined

C.

Hybrid methodology combining predictive planning with iterative delivery and feedback cycles

D.

Iterative methodology with multiple development cycles and user reviews

How to approach this question

Analyze project characteristics (requirement stability, delivery preferences, regulatory needs) to select the methodology that best fits all constraints.

Full Answer

C.Hybrid methodology combining predictive planning with iterative delivery and feedback cycles✓ Correct
Methodology selection requires analyzing project characteristics including requirement stability, delivery preferences, team capabilities, and regulatory constraints to choose the optimal approach.

Common mistakes

Students often choose pure methodologies rather than recognizing when hybrid approaches better address multiple project characteristics.

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