PMP · Question #723
A company must implement a new regulation. The government has specified the date when the regulation will be enforced but has only provided high-level information on the regulation's requirements. The
The correct answer is D. A hybrid execution strategy. For a project with a fixed enforcement date but high uncertainty and expected changes in requirements, a hybrid execution strategy is the most suitable life cycle.
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- AA predictive execution strategy
- BAn iterative execution strategy
- CAn agile execution strategy
- DA hybrid execution strategy
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(16 responses)- A6% (1)
- C13% (2)
- D81% (13)
Why each option
For a project with a fixed enforcement date but high uncertainty and expected changes in requirements, a hybrid execution strategy is the most suitable life cycle.
A predictive (waterfall) execution strategy is unsuitable for projects with high uncertainty and expected changes in requirements, as it relies on stable, well-defined requirements upfront.
An iterative execution strategy, while good for evolving requirements, might not sufficiently emphasize or guarantee a fixed enforcement date on its own, which is a key constraint in this scenario.
An agile execution strategy is excellent for managing uncertainty and change, but the presence of a 'specified date when the regulation will be enforced' suggests a fixed deadline that might be better managed within a broader, more structured hybrid framework to ensure compliance.
A hybrid execution strategy combines predictive elements for aspects like the fixed enforcement date and high-level structure with adaptive, iterative approaches for handling the high uncertainty, evolving requirements, and expected changes in definitions. This allows the project to maintain control over the deadline while remaining flexible on the details.
Concept tested: Project Life Cycle Selection, Hybrid Project Management
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/modules/project-management-agile-waterfall-hybrid/3-agile-vs-waterfall
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