1.1 Impact on Network Design, Implementation, and Optimization Using Various Customer Project Management Methodologies (for Instance Waterfall and Agile) 400-007 Practice Questions (Page 3)

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1. 11application · medium

   A government agency is implementing a new network for a classified data center. The project requires a complete and detailed design document that must be approved by multiple oversight committees before any equipment is ordered. The project manager wants to minimize the risk of scope creep. Which methodology aligns with these requirements?

   • AHybrid, using Agile for the design phase and Waterfall for implementation.
   • BAgile, because it allows for continuous stakeholder feedback during development.
   • CWaterfall, because it emphasizes thorough documentation and phase-gate approvals.
   • DWaterfall, but with frequent design reviews to allow for changes.
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2. 12foundation · easy

   How does Agile's incremental approach affect network design?

   • AThe entire network is designed in detail before any implementation begins
   • BThe design is frozen after the first iteration and cannot be changed
   • CThe design is developed in small, modular pieces that can evolve with changing requirements
   • DThe design is created by the implementation team without customer input
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4. 13foundation · easy

   Which project context is best suited for a Waterfall methodology?

   • AA project where the design needs to evolve based on early feedback
   • BA project with stable, well-defined requirements and low likelihood of change
   • CA project where the customer expects to see working increments every few weeks
   • DA project with rapidly changing requirements and high customer involvement
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5. 14foundation · easy

   In the Waterfall project management methodology, which characteristic best describes the progression through project phases?

   • APhases are repeated in cycles until the customer is satisfied
   • BPhases are completed in a linear, sequential order with formal reviews at the end of each phase
   • CPhases are executed in parallel with continuous stakeholder feedback
   • DPhases are only defined after the final requirements are approved
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6. 15application · medium

   A financial institution is implementing a new network for its trading floor. The project plan uses Waterfall, with a dedicated testing phase after the build phase. What is a potential drawback of this approach?

   • AThe network will be deployed faster because testing is done in parallel with development.
   • BThe team will have to adjust the design frequently based on test results.
   • CTesting is done continuously throughout the project, which may be costly.
   • DIntegration issues may be discovered late, during the testing phase, making them harder and more expensive to fix.
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