PMP Question #760: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

Question

Ai the start of a project, the sponsor declares that demonstrating benefits from the product will be extremely important. The project sponsor calls a meeting with the project manager and the project leadership team to discuss the best approach because the project has a high degree of uncertainty and many changes are expected. What should the project manager propose?

Options

• ADevelop requirements and designs to support a faster product release.
• BEmphasize the adoption of a predictive approach to minimize ambiguity.
• CRecommend an agile approach so the project can be delivered iteratively.
• DOutsource development of the product to a third party with more experience.

Explanation

Given a project with high uncertainty, many expected changes, and the sponsor's emphasis on demonstrating benefits early, the project manager should propose an agile approach to facilitate iterative delivery and continuous value demonstration.

Common mistakes.

• A. While faster release is good, developing all requirements and designs upfront might be counterproductive in a highly uncertain environment, as they are likely to change.
• B. A predictive approach is less suitable for projects with high uncertainty and many expected changes, as it emphasizes upfront planning and rigidity, which could hinder adaptability.
• D. Outsourcing development is a strategic sourcing decision and doesn't directly address the project management approach needed to handle uncertainty and demonstrate benefits iteratively.

Concept tested. Project lifecycle selection (Agile vs. Predictive)

Reference. https://www.pmi.org/pmbok-guide-standards/foundational/agile-practice-guide

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