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A project manager is leading a small, internal project with a well-defined scope and stable requirements. The project team is co-located and highly experienced with the technology. The primary goal is to deliver the product quickly and efficiently. Which project methodology is MOST suitable for this project?
- AAgile (Scrum)
- BWaterfall (Predictive)
- CKanban
- DHybrid
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Correct answer: B. Waterfall (Predictive)
Given a well-defined scope, stable requirements, and the goal of quick and efficient delivery, a Waterfall (predictive) methodology is often the most suitable. It allows for thorough upfront planning and sequential execution, which can be highly efficient when requirements are unlikely to change.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Agile (Scrum) is best for evolving requirements and complex environments, which isn't the case here.
- C. Kanban is excellent for continuous flow and managing work-in-progress, but typically assumes a level of requirement stability or small, continuous changes, not necessarily the best for a project with a single, quick delivery goal from stable requirements.
- D. Hybrid is used when parts of the project are stable and others are evolving, which doesn't fit the 'well-defined scope and stable requirements' description.
Predictive (Waterfall) Life Cycle
A project life cycle where the project scope, time, and cost are determined early in the project life cycle.
- Requirements are stable and well-understood upfront.
- Execution is sequential, with each phase completed before the next begins.
- Best suited for projects with low uncertainty and known technology.
Memory trick: Choose your project's path: clear map for waterfall, flexible for agile.