PK0-005 Project Management Concepts Practice Question
A project manager is leading a software development project with stable requirements and a fixed budget. The team prefers a sequential approach with clear phases. Which methodology is most appropriate?
⚠ Common exam trap
PK0-005 often tests the misconception that Agile/Scrum is always 'better' — candidates must recognize that stable requirements and fixed budgets favor Predictive/Waterfall, not iterative frameworks.
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Why each option matters
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Predictive (Waterfall)
Predictive (Waterfall) is the correct methodology because it is designed for projects with stable, well-understood requirements, a fixed budget, and a preference for sequential phases with clear gates. Waterfall's linear structure — requirements, design, build, test, deploy — matches the team's desire for defined phases and works well when scope is unlikely to change. Scrum, Agile, and Hybrid all introduce iterative cycles and embrace changing requirements, which is unnecessary and potentially disruptive when requirements are already stable.
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Predictive (Waterfall)
Why this is correct
Predictive methodology plans the full scope upfront and executes sequential phases, suiting stable requirements and a fixed budget. Waterfall's linear structure matches the team's stated preference for clear phases, satisfying the stem's constraint of unchanging requirements.
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Scrum
Why it's wrong here
Scrum structures delivery into timeboxed sprints with a backlog that accommodates changing requirements, which contradicts the stable requirements and fixed budget here. It would be correct where scope is emergent and iterative inspection and adaptation are needed.
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Hybrid
Why it's wrong here
Hybrid blends sequential planning with iterative delivery, adding Agile ceremonies and feedback loops the stable, fixed-budget project does not need. It would be correct where some components have uncertain requirements while others follow a defined plan.
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Agile
Why it's wrong here
Agile delivers work in short iterative increments with evolving scope, which conflicts with the fixed budget and stable requirements described. It would be the right choice where requirements are uncertain and frequent stakeholder feedback drives reprioritisation across sprints.
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