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20 questions

True or false

1 point

A team can release a limited version of a product to learn what users need, and those needs are still uncertain. An adaptive approach is a reasonable fit.

A
True
B
False

Written response

1 point

What type of project-management approach deliberately combines predictive governance with iterative design or development?

Choose one

1 point

A city has substantially defined a bridge's design, permits, safety requirements, and construction dependencies. An unplanned change could affect public safety and the schedule. Which approach best fits the approved design and construction sequence?

A
Adaptive, because construction should be reprioritized in short cycles as work proceeds.
B
Predictive, because the approved design and dependencies are defined and changes may affect safety, cost, and schedule.
C
Adaptive, because a fixed construction sequence prevents useful planning.
D
Hybrid, because every construction project must include iterative design.

Fill in the blank

1 point

In the practical decision routine, first the change or new evidence, separating a confirmed issue from an assumption or request.

True or false

1 point

In an adaptive project, a new request should still be prioritized and assessed for its impact rather than added silently while every other commitment stays unchanged.

A
True
B
False

Choose one

1 point

Users of a new support app request a major feature during development. The launch date is a target, and the team is using an adaptive approach. What is the best response?

A
Add the feature immediately while keeping the existing feature set and target date unchanged.
B
Reject the feature because adaptive teams should not accept requests after planning begins.
C
Assess its value and effort, then reprioritize the backlog; if the date is fixed, identify which features are essential and which can follow.
D
Pause all work until customers agree on a complete final feature list.

Written response

1 point

When recording a project risk alongside its probability and impact, what accountability item should be assigned?

Fill in the blank

1 point

For a system replacement with uncertain department workflows, the team can use iterative to discover and refine what users need before configuration is locked in.

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1 point

A company is replacing finance and inventory systems. Contracts, migration, security, interfaces, and the cutover require coordination, while department workflows are still uncertain. Which practices form a suitable hybrid approach? Select all that apply.

A
Manage contract milestones, data migration, security evidence, system interfaces, and cutover through integrated plans and governance.
B
Use iterative prototypes and demonstrations to refine department workflows before configuration is locked in.
C
Treat prototypes as promises that every suggested workflow change will be implemented.
D
Leave the cutover window and security requirements open until all users approve the workflows.

Choose all

1 point

Before selecting a project-management approach, which factors should the team consider? Select all that apply.

A
How uncertain the user needs, technology, delivery method, or external conditions are.
B
Which legal, safety, interface, budget, deadline, or contractual constraints must remain fixed.
C
Whether value can be delivered and tested in increments with safe integration and stakeholder review.
D
The likely cost of change, including rework, dependencies, procurement, or operational disruption.
E
Who makes decisions and how often they can participate.
F
Which approach is most popular, regardless of the project's constraints.
G
Whether an approach can guarantee that scope will never change.

Open ended

1 point

A project receives new evidence that may affect its commitments. Explain the practical decision routine the team should use, including how it assesses the evidence, selects a decision path, makes trade-offs visible, and updates plans.

Choose one

1 point

A team plans adaptive delivery, but customers cannot review increments and a third-party launch dependency makes sequencing rigid. What adjustment does the guidance recommend considering?

A
Continue using short cycles without changes; short cycles solve dependency problems on their own.
B
Add planned review points or use a hybrid structure rather than assuming short cycles alone will solve the constraint.
C
Remove the third-party dependency from the plan and proceed without review.
D
Switch to adaptive work and allow all stakeholders to change the sequence at any time.

Choose one

1 point

A small company wants to reduce customer wait times, but users disagree about which app features matter most. The team can release a limited version to a small group and learn from usage. Which trade-off should the team expect from an adaptive approach?

A
The team can learn from customer feedback early, but the complete feature set and delivery date are less certain.
B
The team can guarantee a fixed final feature set while changing priorities frequently.
C
The team should accept every new feature request without assessing its impact.
D
The team should avoid customer review until all planned features are complete.

True or false

1 point

True or false: An adaptive approach lets a team respond to learning and changing needs, but it does not guarantee a fixed final scope.

A
True
B
False

Choose one

1 point

A small company wants to reduce customer wait times. Users disagree about which app features matter most, and the team can release a limited version to a small group. The launch date is a target. What is the best approach?

A
Use an adaptive approach, test small increments with customers, and reprioritize based on feedback and results
B
Use a predictive approach and finalize every feature before customers see any version
C
Accept each new feature request while keeping all existing commitments unchanged
D
Avoid customer reviews until the complete feature set is ready

Written response

1 point

In predictive project management, what is the reference point established for approved plans and used to assess the effects of proposed changes?

Choose one

1 point

A company is replacing finance and inventory systems. Contracts, data migration, security, and the cutover window require coordination, but department workflows are still unclear. Which approach best addresses both conditions?

A
Use only an adaptive approach, because department workflows are uncertain
B
Use only a predictive approach, because vendor contracts and cybersecurity are involved
C
Use a hybrid approach: plan and govern fixed constraints while iteratively refining workflows
D
Defer all planning until users agree on every report and screen

Choose one

1 point

During bridge construction, residents request a wider pedestrian path. What should the project team do before the authorized decision-maker decides whether to approve, defer, or decline the change?

A
Approve the request immediately because residents are affected
B
Reject the request automatically because construction has started
C
Ask the construction team to make the change without revising the baseline
D
Clarify the need, assess feasible options and impacts, then submit them to the authorized decision-maker

Choose one

1 point

A customer-support app team receives a request for a major feature, but its launch date is now immovable. How should the team manage the request?

A
Add the feature and retain every other commitment without reassessment
B
Identify which features are essential for the fixed date and which can follow, then make the trade-offs explicit
C
Reject all new requests, regardless of their value
D
Keep the feature request informal so it does not affect the backlog

Written response

1 point

In the practical decision routine, what action comes immediately after describing a change or new evidence? Enter the action phrase.

5 Project Management Scenarios and Decisions Online Quiz Questions

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