D459 TASK 1 2 AND 3 WGU 2026 STUDY
GUIDE EXAMINATION TEST FULL CORRECT
ANSWERS
◉ Waterfall. Answer: Used previously in software development, this
method organizes project tasks into linear workflows. Pg 68
◉ Projects in controlled environments (PRINCE). Answer: Focuses
on the specification of outputs, including very specific processes and
terminology. Pg 68
◉ PMBOK. Answer: a standard that identifies the best practices
which can be applied across projects and environments Pg 68
◉ uncertainty. Answer: Situation where the current state of
knowledge is such that (1) the order or nature of things is unknown,
(2) the consequences, extent, or magnitude of circumstances,
conditions, or events is unpredictable, and (3) credible probabilities
to possible outcomes cannot be assigned. Pg 69
◉ Network Diagram. Answer: a project planning tool that shows the
sequenced project activities using arrows and circles Pg 69
, ◉ Agile project management. Answer: an iterative approach to
project management where the project team works closely with the
customer to deliver projects in usable chunks Pg 74
◉ scrum. Answer: The daily standup meeting where the team
discusses their work status and plans the work for the day. Pg 74
◉ sprints. Answer: Occurs when the focus is to work together in
delivering functionality to the customer in a relatively short period
of time (often less than 3 weeks). Pg 74
◉ backlog. Answer: Cards that contain customer functionality
requirements Pg 74
◉ retrospective. Answer: a discussion after the completion of each
sprint to determine what went well and what changes should occur
in the next sprint. Pg 74
◉ Extreme Project Management. Answer: Approaches to address
issues of extraordinary uncertainty or complexity. Pg 75
◉ 8/80 Rule. Answer: A good rule of thumb that ensures that no
task is less than 8 hours or more than 80 hours in the WBS Pg 89
GUIDE EXAMINATION TEST FULL CORRECT
ANSWERS
◉ Waterfall. Answer: Used previously in software development, this
method organizes project tasks into linear workflows. Pg 68
◉ Projects in controlled environments (PRINCE). Answer: Focuses
on the specification of outputs, including very specific processes and
terminology. Pg 68
◉ PMBOK. Answer: a standard that identifies the best practices
which can be applied across projects and environments Pg 68
◉ uncertainty. Answer: Situation where the current state of
knowledge is such that (1) the order or nature of things is unknown,
(2) the consequences, extent, or magnitude of circumstances,
conditions, or events is unpredictable, and (3) credible probabilities
to possible outcomes cannot be assigned. Pg 69
◉ Network Diagram. Answer: a project planning tool that shows the
sequenced project activities using arrows and circles Pg 69
, ◉ Agile project management. Answer: an iterative approach to
project management where the project team works closely with the
customer to deliver projects in usable chunks Pg 74
◉ scrum. Answer: The daily standup meeting where the team
discusses their work status and plans the work for the day. Pg 74
◉ sprints. Answer: Occurs when the focus is to work together in
delivering functionality to the customer in a relatively short period
of time (often less than 3 weeks). Pg 74
◉ backlog. Answer: Cards that contain customer functionality
requirements Pg 74
◉ retrospective. Answer: a discussion after the completion of each
sprint to determine what went well and what changes should occur
in the next sprint. Pg 74
◉ Extreme Project Management. Answer: Approaches to address
issues of extraordinary uncertainty or complexity. Pg 75
◉ 8/80 Rule. Answer: A good rule of thumb that ensures that no
task is less than 8 hours or more than 80 hours in the WBS Pg 89
