CompTIA Project+ (PK0-005)Project Management ConceptsMedium
A project manager is leading a team through the execution phase of a software development project. The project involves multiple interconnected tasks, and the team frequently encounters situations where dependencies between tasks cause bottlenecks. To improve the flow of work and increase transparency, the project manager decides to implement a visual management system that limits work in progress and emphasizes continuous delivery. Which project management methodology is the project manager adopting?
- AScrum
- BCritical Path Method (CPM)
- CWaterfall
- DKanban
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Correct answer: D. Kanban
The scenario describes a methodology focused on improving workflow, increasing transparency through a visual system, limiting work in progress (WIP), and emphasizing continuous delivery, all of which are core principles of Kanban.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Scrum is an Agile framework focused on time-boxed iterations (sprints) and specific roles, not primarily on limiting WIP across a continuous flow.
- B. Critical Path Method (CPM) is a scheduling technique to identify the longest sequence of tasks, not a full project management methodology for workflow improvement.
- C. Waterfall is a linear, sequential methodology with distinct phases, which does not align with improving flow or continuous delivery in this context.
Kanban Methodology
An Agile methodology that uses a visual system (like a Kanban board) to manage and improve workflow by limiting work in progress (WIP) and emphasizing continuous delivery.
- Visualizes workflow to increase transparency.
- Limits Work In Progress (WIP) to prevent bottlenecks.
- Focuses on continuous flow and continuous delivery.
- Emphasizes continuous improvement.
Memory trick: Kanban's cards keep work flowing, not piling.