Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 1058

A project sponsor asks the project manager to explore a hybrid approach for a new project. The product manager for this project has already prepared a detailed specification for the product.

What should the project manager do to proceed with the project management plan?

Answer options

• A. Recommend to the project sponsor that a predictive approach is appropriate for the project due to the stable product requirements.
• B. Explore with the product manager to determine if there are viable opportunities to deliver value incrementally and increase business value.
• C. Ask the product manager whether they are prepared to act as product owner for the project in order to participate in iterative planning and reviews.
• D. Ask the team to assess whether the product specification can be expressed in user stories to enable a Scrum or Kanban approach.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because exploring opportunities for incremental delivery aligns with the hybrid approach and can maximize business value. Option A prematurely locks into a predictive model without considering the hybrid nature, while options C and D focus on roles and methodologies that may not be appropriate given the existing detailed specifications.