Task 1 Demonstrate an Understanding of the Various Project Life Cycles and Processes. CAPM Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1application · medium

   A software team is developing a new customer portal. The product owner expects requirements to evolve based on user feedback after each release. The team wants to deliver a minimal viable product quickly and then iterate. Which life cycle approach best fits this scenario?

   • AIterative life cycle with fixed scope and no customer involvement
   • BIncremental life cycle with a single final delivery
   • CPredictive (waterfall) with a detailed upfront scope
   • DAdaptive (agile) with iterative delivery and continuous feedback
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2. 2foundation · easy

   Which statement correctly differentiates a project from a program?

   • AA project is temporary, while a program is ongoing and has no defined end.
   • BA project is managed by a project manager, while a program is managed by a functional manager.
   • CA project has a clear scope, while a program has no scope.
   • DA project delivers a unique product, service, or result, while a program coordinates multiple related projects to achieve benefits.
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4. 3application · medium

   During project planning, the team identifies that a key supplier may not deliver raw materials on time, which could delay the project. They also note that the supplier has a history of late deliveries. The project manager records this as a risk and plans a mitigation strategy. Which statement correctly classifies this situation?

   • AIt is an assumption because the team assumes the supplier will deliver on time.
   • BIt is a risk because it is an uncertain event that may or may not occur.
   • CIt is an issue because the supplier has a history of late deliveries.
   • DIt is a constraint because the supplier's delivery schedule is fixed.
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5. 4application · medium

   During a project status meeting, the project manager states: 'We are assuming that the new software will be compatible with our existing legacy system.' Later, the team discovers that the software is not compatible, causing a delay. How should this have been classified initially?

   • AAs a risk, because it was an uncertain event that could affect the project.
   • BAs a constraint, because the legacy system limits the project.
   • CAs an issue, because it caused a delay.
   • DAs an assumption, because it was believed to be true but not verified.
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6. 5foundation · easy

   In which project life cycle are requirements typically defined in detail at the beginning, and changes are minimized through formal change control?

   • AIterative life cycle
   • BIncremental life cycle
   • CPredictive life cycle
   • DAdaptive life cycle
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