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PMI-ACP Question #523: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is B: Clear up front requirements. Clear up-front requirements (B) is NOT a characteristic of the Adaptive PMLC—it is a hallmark of Traditional (Linear/Incremental) PMLC models. Adaptive models are used precisely when requirements are incomplete, unclear, or expected to change. Iterative structure (A) is fundame

Submitted by stefanr· Apr 18, 2026Adaptive Planning

Question

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an Adaptive PMLC Model?

Options

  • AIterative Structure
  • BClear up front requirements
  • CMission Critical Projects
  • DJIT Planning

Explanation

Clear up-front requirements (B) is NOT a characteristic of the Adaptive PMLC—it is a hallmark of Traditional (Linear/Incremental) PMLC models. Adaptive models are used precisely when requirements are incomplete, unclear, or expected to change. Iterative structure (A) is fundamental to Adaptive PMLC—work proceeds in repeated cycles. Mission-critical projects (C) often use Adaptive when they involve high complexity or novelty. JIT (Just-In-Time) Planning (D) is a core Adaptive characteristic—planning is done incrementally as more is learned, rather than exhaustively upfront.

Topics

#Adaptive PMLC#Agile Planning#Requirements Management#JIT Planning

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