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An organization's annual report indicates that there needs to be a new strategy that prioritizes long-term goals and repetitive solutions. What project methodology should this organization consider?

The correct answer is C. Predictive. Predictive methodology is correct because it emphasizes upfront, comprehensive planning with a fixed scope, schedule, and budget - making it ideal for organizations seeking long-term strategic planning with well-understood, repeatable processes. The annual report's emphasis on…

Predictive, Plan-Based Methodologies

Question

An organization's annual report indicates that there needs to be a new strategy that prioritizes long-term goals and repetitive solutions. What project methodology should this organization consider?

Options

  • AIterative
  • BHybrid
  • CPredictive
  • DAgile

How the community answered

(37 responses)
  • A
    5% (2)
  • B
    3% (1)
  • C
    84% (31)
  • D
    8% (3)

Explanation

Predictive methodology is correct because it emphasizes upfront, comprehensive planning with a fixed scope, schedule, and budget - making it ideal for organizations seeking long-term strategic planning with well-understood, repeatable processes. The annual report's emphasis on "repetitive solutions" signals work that is predictable and follows established patterns, which is exactly where predictive (Waterfall) excels.

Iterative (A) is wrong because it focuses on refining a product through repeated cycles of feedback and improvement - useful for evolving requirements, not fixed long-term plans. Hybrid (B) blends predictive and agile elements and is suited for projects with mixed characteristics, not a clear long-term/repetitive profile. Agile (D) prioritizes flexibility, short sprints, and rapid adaptation to change - the opposite of a stable, long-term, repetitive strategy.

Memory tip: "Predictive = Predict the whole project upfront." If the question mentions planning ahead, long-term goals, or known/repetitive work, think Predictive/Waterfall. If it mentions change, flexibility, or uncertain requirements, think Agile.

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#methodology selection#predictive approach#long-term planning#project strategy

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