A company must implement sales software because it is opening a new branch in a foreign market. Although this software is used in every domestic branch, multiple changes are expected during its…

The correct answer is C. Hybrid life cycle. A hybrid life cycle combines predictive (plan-driven) and adaptive (agile) approaches. In this scenario, the software itself is well-known (used in every domestic branch), making some aspects predictable. However, the foreign market introduces uncertainty and expected changes…

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A company must implement sales software because it is opening a new branch in a foreign market. Although this software is used in every domestic branch, multiple changes are expected during its implementation because it is in a foreign location. Which type of life cycle would the project manager use in this case?

Options

APredictive life cycle
BWaterfall life cycle
CHybrid life cycle
DProduct life cycle

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A
12% (3)
B
8% (2)
C
77% (20)
D
4% (1)

Explanation

A hybrid life cycle combines predictive (plan-driven) and adaptive (agile) approaches. In this scenario, the software itself is well-known (used in every domestic branch), making some aspects predictable. However, the foreign market introduces uncertainty and expected changes, requiring flexibility. A predictive or waterfall life cycle assumes stable, well-defined requirements and would struggle with the anticipated changes. A hybrid approach lets the team apply structured planning where requirements are clear while using iterative/adaptive methods to accommodate the changes arising from the foreign environment.

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#Project life cycles#Hybrid methodology#Predictive approaches#Adaptive approaches

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