Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) — Question 384

In order to detect quality issues earlier in the project life cycle, the project manager is using an agile/adaptive environment. What is the main difference between waterfall and agile/adaptive development approaches for Project Quality Management?

Answer options

• A. The frequency of the quality and review steps
• B. The number of deliverables
• C. The duration of each of the quality and review steps
• D. The tools used in the quality and review steps

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because agile methodologies emphasize continuous quality checks and iterative reviews, which occur more frequently compared to the linear waterfall approach. Options B, C, and D do not capture the core difference in how quality management is integrated into the development process, as they focus on quantity, time duration, and tools rather than the frequency of quality assessments.