Pick the two PMLC models that are based upon the Agile Project Management (APM) approach:

The correct answer is B. Adaptive. In Wysocki's PMLC framework, the five models are: Linear, Incremental (both Traditional/TPM), Iterative, Adaptive (both APM-based), and Extreme (xPM). The two APM-based models are Iterative (D) and Adaptive (B)-both are used when the goal is reasonably clear but the solution is…

Submitted by kwame.gh· Apr 18, 2026Agile Principles and Mindset

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ALinear
BAdaptive
CIncremental
DIterative

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A
5% (1)
B
90% (19)
D
5% (1)

Explanation

In Wysocki's PMLC framework, the five models are: Linear, Incremental (both Traditional/TPM), Iterative, Adaptive (both APM-based), and Extreme (xPM). The two APM-based models are Iterative (D) and Adaptive (B)-both are used when the goal is reasonably clear but the solution is not fully defined upfront. The Linear (A) model corresponds to classic waterfall/TPM. The Incremental (C) model is also TPM-based, delivering in phases but with a fully defined scope. Note: the exam key lists only B, but standard Wysocki classification includes both B and D as the APM models.

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