- A
Convert the project to a pure waterfall approach to meet governance requirements
Why wrong: Changing methodology is a major process change and not required.
- B
Ask the team to create a detailed Gantt chart for all future sprints
Why wrong: Detailed Gantt charts are not typical for agile and would be counterproductive.
- C
Create a high-level milestone schedule for the remaining phases
A milestone schedule provides necessary oversight without detailed tasking.
- D
Provide a release plan with expected feature delivery dates by sprint
A release plan shows when features will be delivered, satisfying the need for a timeline.
- E
Educate the steering committee on agile principles and the value of iterative delivery
Stakeholder education helps align expectations with the hybrid approach.
Quick Answer
The correct actions are to provide a high-level release plan, educate the steering committee on agile principles, and use a rolling-wave planning approach for the Gantt chart. This reconciles phase-gate governance with agile by translating the product backlog’s iterative delivery into a timeline view that satisfies organizational review requirements without forcing detailed task-level commitments. On the PMP exam, this scenario tests your understanding of hybrid project governance, where you must balance agile flexibility with traditional stage gates—a common trap is assuming you must abandon agile for waterfall when governance demands a fixed schedule. Instead, remember that a release plan acts as the bridge: it shows milestones and high-level phases, not every sprint task. Memory tip: “Release plan, not task plan” to keep the gate open without losing agility.
PMP Process — Managing Technical Aspects Practice Question
This PMP practice question tests your understanding of process — managing technical aspects. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
In a hybrid project, the team uses Scrum but the organization requires detailed phase-gate reviews. During the gate review, the steering committee asks for a Gantt chart showing all tasks until project completion. The Scrum team only maintains a product backlog and sprint backlogs. Which THREE actions should you take?
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
Create a high-level milestone schedule for the remaining phases
Option A is correct because a high-level schedule can satisfy governance without detailed tasks. Option B is correct because educating on agile practices helps alignment. Option C is correct because the release plan provides a timeline view. Option D is wrong because switching to waterfall is not necessary. Option E is wrong because a detailed Gantt is not required for agile.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
Convert the project to a pure waterfall approach to meet governance requirements
Why it's wrong here
Changing methodology is a major process change and not required.
- ✗
Ask the team to create a detailed Gantt chart for all future sprints
Why it's wrong here
Detailed Gantt charts are not typical for agile and would be counterproductive.
- ✓
Create a high-level milestone schedule for the remaining phases
Why this is correct
A milestone schedule provides necessary oversight without detailed tasking.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✓
Provide a release plan with expected feature delivery dates by sprint
Why this is correct
A release plan shows when features will be delivered, satisfying the need for a timeline.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✓
Educate the steering committee on agile principles and the value of iterative delivery
Why this is correct
Stakeholder education helps align expectations with the hybrid approach.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
- Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
- Underline the problem statement mentally.
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A practitioner preparing for the PMP exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
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What does this PMP question test?
Process — Managing Technical Aspects — This question tests Process — Managing Technical Aspects — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Create a high-level milestone schedule for the remaining phases — Option A is correct because a high-level schedule can satisfy governance without detailed tasks. Option B is correct because educating on agile practices helps alignment. Option C is correct because the release plan provides a timeline view. Option D is wrong because switching to waterfall is not necessary. Option E is wrong because a detailed Gantt is not required for agile.
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Identify which PMP exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
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1 more ways this is tested on PMP
These questions test the same concept from different angles. Work through them to make sure you can recognise it however the exam phrases it.
Variation 1. In a hybrid project, the development team is self-organizing but a senior developer consistently misses sprint commitments. The product owner is frustrated. What should the project manager do first?
medium- A.Inform the product owner that the team self-manages and the issue will resolve itself
- B.Reassign the developer to less critical tasks
- C.Escalate the issue to the functional manager
- ✓ D.Have a private conversation with the developer to understand challenges and offer support
Why D: Option A is correct because the PM should first understand the developer's challenges through a private conversation. Option B is wrong because escalation should be a last resort. Option C is wrong because reassignment may not address the root cause. Option D is wrong because the PM should assess the situation before reporting to stakeholders.
Last reviewed: Jun 21, 2026
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