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Question #: 337
Topic #: 1
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A customer reviewed the plan for a project with high uncertainty. The customer expressed concerned about the work requiring so many iterations with a risk of not reaching the mandatory delivery date.
Which approach should the project manager use in this situation?

  • A. Predictive approach
  • B. Kanban approach
  • C. Hybrid approach
  • D. Agile approach
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Suggested Answer: D 🗳️

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Alphasham
Highly Voted 1 year, 11 months ago
Selected Answer: C
I believe it should be C since the customer is requiring a hard stop for the project.
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IliaSX
Highly Voted 1 year, 11 months ago
Selected Answer: C
I think it's C, as there is a deadline.
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Kim222
Most Recent 3 weeks ago
Selected Answer: C
I think this is C
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Paramak
1 month ago
Selected Answer: C
By using a hybrid approach, the project manager can address the customer's concern about the risk of not reaching the mandatory delivery date by planning and controlling the more predictable parts of the project, while still allowing for flexibility and iterations in areas of uncertainty.
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OruMary
2 months, 3 weeks ago
D. there is too much uncertainty, so it eliminates any option of a predictive.
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Bruce_Liu
8 months, 1 week ago
Selected Answer: C
Customer is concerning both delivery date and too many iterations. Need a balanced approach.
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josephsafiran
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Selected Answer: C
The project manager should use C. Hybrid approach. This approach combines elements of both predictive (or traditional) and Agile methodologies. It allows for flexibility in areas of high uncertainty (where Agile shines) while maintaining a level of predictability for certain aspects of the project (where traditional methods are beneficial). This can help manage the customer’s concerns about the risk of not reaching the mandatory delivery date due to numerous iterations.
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mesacgon
10 months, 1 week ago
Debería ser C. ya que tiene una fecha obligatoria y es de alto riesgo, eso decribe la parte predictiva y como esta en iteraciones eso describe la parte ágil.
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ChezQW
11 months ago
Selected Answer: D
In the agile approach time and costs are fixed with a variable scope. This is preferred when the requirements are not clearly defined. I understand that the PM is worried about the number of iterations, however the agile team should be able to address this because they are self-organizing.
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Only12go
11 months, 1 week ago
Selected Answer: C
In a situation where a customer is concerned about a project with high uncertainty and the risk of not reaching the mandatory delivery date, the project manager should consider using a hybrid approach. A hybrid approach combines elements of both predictive (traditional) and agile methodologies to tailor the project management approach to the specific needs and characteristics of the project. This allows for flexibility in addressing uncertainty and adjusting the project's approach as needed while still providing some level of predictability and structure.
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kevzzz
1 year ago
Selected Answer: C
Just because the term Hybrid, Agile and deadlines are used, it doesn't mean that Hybrid is just Agile and Waterfall. Hybrid is the best use case and needs for that project, mix and match, etc. Because team members will create, test, and revise iterations until they get to a satisfying solution, the iterative timeline isn’t clearly defined. Hybrid project management is a versatile approach that combines elements from different project management frameworks, allowing you to tailor your methodology to best suit the project at hand. By merging various methods, organizations can capitalize on the strengths of each approach while mitigating their weaknesses.
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Acmk
1 year ago
Selected Answer: C
Hybrid since deadline is given
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zayn_1983
1 year ago
Selected Answer: C
c. By using a hybrid approach, the project manager can maintain the flexibility and adaptability of Agile methodologies to address the uncertainty and changes that arise during the project. At the same time, the project manager can incorporate predictive planning and controls to provide more visibility and predictability for meeting the mandatory delivery date. This can help manage stakeholder concerns about project progress and ensure alignment with customer expectations.
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victory108
1 year, 1 month ago
Selected Answer: C
C. Hybrid approach
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Aish_
1 year, 1 month ago
Selected Answer: C
The project manager could apply Agile principles for managing uncertainty and iterative development while also incorporating certain predictive planning aspects to ensure the project stays on track to meet the mandatory delivery date.
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Aesam
1 year, 1 month ago
Selected Answer: D
In Agile tringle, Schedule and cost are fixed and scope is variable, so in order to meet the mandatory date with uncertainty, agile will be a suitable option.
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Dawn6699
1 year, 3 months ago
Selected Answer: C
In situations with high uncertainty and risk of not meeting the mandatory delivery date, it would be best for the project manager to use a Hybrid approach. This approach combines the predictability of a predictive approach with the adaptability and flexibility of an agile approach. The Hybrid approach would allow the project manager to have a clear understanding of the project scope, timeline, and budget from the beginning (predictive) while also allowing for adjustments and changes to the project as more information becomes available (agile). This would help to minimize the number of iterations required while still keeping the project on track to deliver within the required timeline. From chartGPT
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