DAF Foundations OF Agile Practice Question
When planning, what is the difference between 'Predictive' and 'Adaptive' planning?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Adaptive planning evolves as the project progresses based on feedback
Predictive planning is upfront and detailed, while adaptive is rolling-wave and iterative.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Predictive planning is not allowed in Disciplined Agile
Why it's wrong here
Predictive is one of many options in the DA toolkit.
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Predictive planning is better for high-uncertainty projects
Why it's wrong here
Predictive planning fails in high-uncertainty environments.
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Adaptive planning is always faster than predictive
Why it's wrong here
Speed depends on the context and complexity.
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Adaptive planning evolves as the project progresses based on feedback
Why this is correct
This describes the core nature of adaptive planning.
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