Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 7

A project manager has been assigned with initiating a large project to deliver complex equipment. Part of the project will be the result of a long research process, but once this is completed, the other part of the project must be incrementally delivered to the customer.
Which approach should the project manager choose for this project?

Answer options

• A. Adaptive
• B. Hybrid
• C. Predictive
• D. Agile

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The Hybrid approach is suitable for this project because it combines elements of both predictive and adaptive methodologies. The initial research phase aligns with predictive planning, while the incremental delivery to the customer fits well with the adaptive nature of hybrid project management. The other options, Adaptive, Predictive, and Agile, do not fully accommodate the need for both research-driven planning and incremental delivery.