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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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Question

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)
  • A
    7% (4)
  • B
    2% (1)
  • C
    86% (48)
  • D
    5% (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.

AA very well-defined RFP

A well-defined RFP indicates clear, documented requirements that suit a predictive/Waterfall approach rather than iterative Agile cycles.

BA fixed price contract

Fixed-price contracts require firm scope and deliverables upfront to control costs, making Agile's scope flexibility financially risky.

CHigh-level requirementsCorrect

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.

DClear goals and large teams

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

Topics

#Agile methodology#adaptive planning#requirements management#methodology selection

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