PK0-004 · Question #732
Which of the following is a suitable situation in which to apply the Agile methodology?
The correct answer is C. High-level requirements. Agile methodology is best suited for projects with high-level or loosely defined requirements where iterative development and continuous feedback are needed.
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Which of the following is a suitable situation in which to apply the Agile methodology?
Options
- AA very well-defined RFP
- BA fixed price contract
- CHigh-level requirements
- DClear goals and large teams
How the community answered
(56 responses)- A7% (4)
- B2% (1)
- C86% (48)
- D5% (3)
Why each option
Agile methodology is best suited for projects with high-level or loosely defined requirements where iterative development and continuous feedback are needed.
A well-defined RFP indicates clear, documented requirements that suit a predictive/Waterfall approach rather than iterative Agile cycles.
Fixed-price contracts require firm scope and deliverables upfront to control costs, making Agile's scope flexibility financially risky.
Agile thrives when requirements are not fully defined upfront, allowing teams to refine scope iteratively through sprints and feedback loops. High-level requirements signal that detailed discovery will occur throughout the project, which matches Agile's adaptive planning model. This flexibility is the defining advantage of Agile over predictive methodologies in ambiguous environments.
Clear goals and large teams favor structured, predictive methodologies that provide coordination frameworks and defined milestones.
Concept tested: Agile methodology applicability to undefined requirements
Source: https://www.pmi.org/learning/library/agile-methodologies-project-success-2640
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