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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.

Submitted by amina.ke· Apr 18, 2026Process

Question

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. Therefore, changes in definitions are to be expected due to uncertainty. Which life cycle should the project manager use for this project?

Options

  • AA predictive execution strategy
  • BAn iterative execution strategy
  • CAn agile execution strategy
  • DA hybrid execution strategy

How the community answered

(16 responses)
  • A
    6% (1)
  • C
    13% (2)
  • D
    81% (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.

AA predictive execution strategy

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.

BAn iterative execution strategy

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.

CAn agile execution strategy

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.

DA hybrid execution strategyCorrect

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

Topics

#Project Life Cycles#Hybrid Project Management#Adaptive Approaches#Requirements Uncertainty

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