CAPM Practice: Demonstrate an understanding of the various project life cycles and processes

A predictive approach (also called plan-driven or waterfall) defines requirements and scope upfront, with work progressing through sequential phases. This approach works well when requirements are stable and well-understood.

**Why not A:** An adaptive approach (agile) is characterized by iterative development, evolving requirements, and continuous feedback. The scenario describes requirements defined upfront with sequential phases, which is the opposite of adaptive — it is a plan-driven, predictive approach.

**Why not B:** An iterative approach involves repeating cycles of work to refine deliverables progressively. The scenario describes sequential phases (not repeating cycles), with requirements defined upfront. While iterative approaches may share some planning, they do not follow the strict sequential phase progression described here.

**Why not C:** A hybrid approach combines elements of both predictive and adaptive methodologies. The scenario describes a purely sequential approach with upfront requirements, which fits the predictive model entirely. There is no mention of iterative or adaptive elements that would indicate a hybrid approach.