PMP · Question #583
An organization embarking on a significant transformation initiated a project to improve and document business processes. One of the objectives of the project is to implement agile project delivery. W
The correct answer is C. Projects will deliver early and use value based on priority.. The primary reason for adopting agile is to deliver value early and continuously, prioritizing work to maximize stakeholder benefit and respond to change.
Question
Options
- AProjects will be completed faster, saving time and money.
- BProjects will be delivered with very low risk to the organization.
- CProjects will deliver early and use value based on priority.
- DProjects will be delivered with significant cost savings.
How the community answered
(54 responses)- A2% (1)
- B4% (2)
- C89% (48)
- D6% (3)
Why each option
The primary reason for adopting agile is to deliver value early and continuously, prioritizing work to maximize stakeholder benefit and respond to change.
While agile can sometimes lead to faster delivery of certain features, its main goal isn't necessarily overall project speed or guaranteed cost savings, but rather continuous value delivery and adaptability.
Agile aims to reduce risk by delivering in smaller increments and getting frequent feedback, but it doesn't guarantee 'very low risk'; risks are still present and managed differently.
Agile methodologies emphasize iterative and incremental delivery, allowing for early and continuous delivery of valuable components based on prioritized requirements. This approach ensures that the most important features are developed first, providing value to the stakeholders sooner and enabling adaptation to changing needs.
Agile focuses on value and adaptability, not primarily significant cost savings; while efficiency can improve, it is not the main driver or guaranteed outcome.
Concept tested: Benefits and principles of Agile methodology
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/devops/plan/agile-development-introduction
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Community Discussion
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Brenda K.Apr 24, 2026C is correct. Agile is about prioritizing early delivery of the highest value items, not just doing things faster or cheaper. A and D are classic PMI traps because speed and savings are byproducts, not the core driver of the methodology. This is a quick win, mark it and move on in under thirty seconds.
Yuki V.May 10, 2026Saw this exact question last month, C is right because agile means prioritized early value delivery.
Grace U.Apr 20, 2026C is right, and it is completely normal to be drawn to A or D since the faster and cheaper angle sounds so appealing. Agile is really about delivering value early and often, prioritizing what matters most instead of just trying to cut costs or rush to the finish line.
Nina C.Apr 22, 2026Agreed on C, and the key word that trips people up is "early" in the stem, which maps directly to delivering value early rather than just being fast for speed's sake.
Wesley A.May 4, 2026C is correct, confirmed on my second attempt. The first time I picked A because faster delivery sounded right, but agile is really about prioritizing value and getting usable deliverables into hands early, not just speed.
Nina C.Apr 29, 2026C is right because agile prioritizes early value delivery. Doesnt iterative mean we revisit value constantly too?