Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) — Question 200

A new game development process must have three versions. Each version is to be developed in approximately five iteration cycles with a duration of one month each. This will help this small enterprise to have a return on investment (ROI) as the project runs from the first cycle.

Which methodology should the project manager adopt and implement in the project?

Answer options

• A. Scrum as it uses sprints and retrospectives, maximizing time delivery and the value of the product.
• B. Feature-driven development (FDD) as it will deliver product segments and the milestones are controlled by the development manager.
• C. Extreme Programming (XP) as it will help deliver more quickly since developers will work in pairs.
• D. Kanban as it will provide flexibility to the team for working at their own pace in the time frame requested.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, Scrum, because it effectively incorporates sprints and retrospectives, allowing for rapid delivery of value and adaptability throughout the project. The other methodologies, while useful in different contexts, do not emphasize the iterative delivery and immediate feedback loops as strongly as Scrum does, which is crucial for achieving quick ROI in this scenario.