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SECTION 1: Project Life Cycles (Definition, Predictive vs. Adaptive vs.
Hybrid)
Q1: A project life cycle is best defined as:
A. The specific methodology chosen to manage software development tasks.
B. The series of phases that a project passes through from start to completion.
[CORRECT]
C. The predetermined schedule of meetings and status reports for a project.
D. The organizational structure that governs resource allocation across multiple
projects.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because a project life cycle is the series of phases that a project
passes through from start to completion. This matches GE 5103 Lesson 6 content on
the fundamental definition of project life cycles.
Q2: Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between a project
life cycle and its development approach?
A. The development approach and project life cycle are identical concepts used
interchangeably.
B. The project life cycle is influenced by the development approach but includes all the
work of the project. [CORRECT]
C. The development approach determines the life cycle, but the life cycle excludes
testing and deployment phases.
D. The project life cycle is only applicable to predictive projects, not adaptive ones.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because the project life cycle is influenced by the development
approach but includes all the work of the project. The development approach selected
, will determine when and how frequently additional detail planning will occur, yet the life
cycle encompasses the complete scope of project work.
Q3: A project life cycle can include which of the following?
A. Only one development approach and one delivery cadence.
B. Multiple development approaches but only a single delivery cadence.
C. Multiple development approaches and multiple delivery cadences. [CORRECT]
D. Either predictive or adaptive approaches, but never both within the same project.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because a project life cycle can include multiple development
approaches and delivery cadences. This is a key concept in GE 5103 Lesson 6,
demonstrating the flexibility of modern project life cycle design.
Q4: In a predictive life cycle, how is change typically managed?
A. Change is encouraged at every phase to maximize innovation and stakeholder value.
B. Change is not encouraged except as a way to prevent defects or correct
nonconforming project work. [CORRECT]
C. Change is managed through daily stand-up meetings and sprint retrospectives.
D. Change is only permitted during the initiation phase of the project.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because predictive life cycles are plan-driven, and change is not
encouraged except as a way to prevent defects or correct nonconforming project work.
This distinguishes predictive approaches from adaptive ones where change is expected.
Q5: Which characteristic is most closely associated with adaptive/agile development
approaches?
A. Rigid upfront planning with minimal stakeholder involvement after initiation.
B. Iterative and incremental development, constant feedback loops, and an expectation
that changes will occur throughout the project. [CORRECT]
C. Sequential phase completion with no overlap between design, development, and
testing.
D. Heavy documentation requirements that must be finalized before any coding begins.
Correct Answer: B