Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 1375

As part of the strategic plan, a company decides to implement a new software platform to manage a centralized document repository. Some requirements are clear and some need more detail.
What should the project manager do first to decide how to manage this project?

Answer options

• A. Select a predictive development life cycle based on the team's experience
• B. Determine the most appropriate life cycle approach for the project
• C. Register all requirements into a backlog for further detailed analysis
• D. Split the requirements, put them into two separate projects, and apply different approaches

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, as determining the most appropriate life cycle approach is crucial in aligning project management practices with the project's needs. Selecting a predictive development life cycle based solely on the team's experience (A) may not adequately address the project's specific requirements. Logging requirements into a backlog (C) is important, but it should follow the decision on the life cycle. Splitting requirements into separate projects (D) could complicate management and is not typically a first step in project management.