Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) — Question 86

A company is moving from a predictive to an adaptive approach. How should the company now translate the already planned work breakdown structure (WBS) to adaptive iterations?

Answer options

• A. Accept this limitation and perform accordingly since the WBS can only be used in Scrum iterations.
• B. Consider reforming the structure of the company first as it is difficult for a company to transition from predictive to adaptive methods.
• C. Save the WBS in the historical data as the information can only be used for educational purposes and not as inputs for creating user stories.
• D. Create a product backlog with the information depicted in the WBS and prioritize the newly developed user stories into iterations.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, as it suggests leveraging the existing WBS to form a product backlog and prioritize user stories for adaptive iterations. Options A and C incorrectly assert limitations on the use of WBS, while B suggests unnecessary restructuring before adapting, which may hinder progress.