18 Questions
In the traditional waterfall project life cycle, how do project phases typically progress?
Sequentially
What is a key characteristic of the Agile project life cycle approach?
Customer review of functional deliverables after each iteration
What does a phase gate review in project management typically check for?
Achievement of desired outcomes or exit criteria
Which project life cycle approach builds the product incrementally, one functionality at a time?
Agile
What is the purpose of a timebox in Agile project management?
To ensure iterations are of a standard duration
How do hybrid life cycles in projects differ from traditional approaches?
They combine different life cycles to achieve specific goals
What is another name for the Traditional approach in project management?
Waterfall
Which approach is known for being change-driven in project management?
Agile
In project management, which approach is characterized by fully planning all project activities upfront?
Predictive
Which development approach is useful for investigating various options in project management?
Agile
What is the main focus of an incremental development approach in project management?
Producing a deliverable through iterations
Which factor is NOT considered when selecting a development approach in project management?
Number of stakeholders
What are the 5 process groups in the PMI framework?
Initiating, Planning, Monitoring and Controlling, Executing, Closing
How does the Agile approach differ from traditional approaches in terms of the triple constraints?
It sets time and cost as fixed variables while adjusting scope.
What is a characteristic of Agile life cycles in terms of incremental delivery?
Uncovering hidden or misunderstood requirements.
Which process group in the PMI framework involves focusing on high priority requirements that align with customer needs?
Executing Processes
What makes planning the budget and schedule challenging in Agile/Adaptive projects?
Flexible scope leading to difficulty in upfront estimation.
Which of the following represents the Agile approach to adjusting project scope?
Focusing on high priority requirements that can be completed within approved time and cost.
Test your knowledge on the typical phases of a project life cycle, such as Initiate, Plan, Execute, and Close. Understand the sequential nature of project phases in a predictive or waterfall project with examples like Feasibility, Analyze, Design, Build, Test, Deploy, and Close.
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