Task 1 Explain When It Is Appropriate to Use a Predictive, Plan-Based Approach. CAPM Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11application · medium

   A project manager is considering a predictive approach for a project in a hierarchical organization. The project has a clear scope, and the organization values formal processes and documentation. Which factor is most important in supporting the use of a predictive approach?

   • AThe organization's preference for formal processes and documentation.
   • BThe hierarchical structure requires agile to improve communication.
   • CThe organization values documentation, which is a hallmark of agile.
   • DThe project has a clear scope, which is only possible with agile.
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2. 12application · medium

   A company is planning a project to upgrade its internal accounting software. The project team is colocated, and the project has a fixed budget and a strict deadline. The requirements are well documented and unlikely to change. Which approach is most appropriate?

   • AAgile, because the team is colocated, which enhances daily stand-up meetings.
   • BAgile, because the fixed budget and deadline are best managed with iterative delivery.
   • CPredictive, because the requirements are stable and the team is colocated, which supports detailed upfront planning.
   • DPredictive, because the team is colocated, which eliminates the need for a project plan.
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4. 13application · medium

   A project manager is deciding between a predictive and an agile approach for a project. The project has a well-defined scope, and the organization has a hierarchical structure. The sponsor requires a detailed plan before any work begins. Which approach is most appropriate?

   • APredictive, because the well-defined scope and sponsor's requirement for a detailed plan align with predictive principles.
   • BPredictive, because the hierarchical structure mandates the use of predictive.
   • CAgile, because the hierarchical structure requires iterative feedback.
   • DAgile, because the sponsor wants a detailed plan, which is best done iteratively.
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5. 14foundation · easy

   In which organizational structure is a predictive, plan-based approach typically most suitable?

   • AA structure where team members are self-organizing and empowered to make decisions collaboratively.
   • BA structure that changes frequently to adapt to new project requirements.
   • CA structure with a clear hierarchy and well-defined roles and responsibilities.
   • DA structure where team members work in short bursts and redefine their tasks at the start of each sprint.
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6. 15application · medium

   A project manager is reviewing the project plan and sees that the project is divided into phases, with each phase producing a specific deliverable. The project manager also notes that the project has several milestones and that the work is broken down into work packages. Which statement correctly describes the relationship between these components?

   • AA deliverable is a milestone, and a work package is a phase.
   • BA phase is a work package, and a deliverable is a milestone.
   • CA work package is a deliverable at the lowest level of the work breakdown structure, and a milestone is a significant point in time.
   • DA milestone is a deliverable, and a work package is a phase.
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