A project management framework consists of the processes, tasks, and tools used to take a project from start to finish. It encompasses all the key components required for planning, managing, and governing projects.
Question:
A project manager is leading a research project. Typically, research projects are not clearly defined and involve a lot of uncertainty. The project has five phases in which a phase can only start when its previous phase is complete. What project lifecycle and phase-to-phase relationship should the project manager use for this project?
- A. Predictive lifecycle with sequential phase to phase relationship
- B. Iterative lifecycle with overlapping phase to phase relationship
- C. Predictive lifecycle with overlapping phase to phase relationship
- D. Iterative lifecycle with sequential phase to phase relationship
Correct answer is D.
Explanation:
Nr 1 – since any project phase can only start once its previous phase has been completed, the phase-to-phase relationship should be sequential.
Nr 2 – since project phases and activities will most probably be repeated as the project team’s understanding of the project and requirements increases.