CAPM Practice Question: Project Management Fundamentals and Core Concepts
A project manager is assigned a project that has a very low tolerance for scope changes. Which development approach is most appropriate?
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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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Predictive
A predictive (waterfall) approach is best when scope changes are minimal and requirements are well-understood. Option B is correct. Incremental (A) delivers portions of the product, which may allow for changes. Adaptive (C) methods embrace change. Iterative (D) approaches also allow for changes through feedback.
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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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Incremental
Why it's wrong here
Incremental approach delivers portions of the product in increments, which may allow for changes, but it is not the most appropriate when scope changes are very low tolerance.
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Predictive
Why this is correct
Predictive (waterfall) approach is best when scope changes are minimal and requirements are well-understood.
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Adaptive
Why it's wrong here
Adaptive methods embrace change, which is not suitable when tolerance for scope changes is very low.
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Iterative
Why it's wrong here
Iterative approach allows for changes through feedback, so it is not the best choice for low tolerance to scope changes.
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