CAPM Practice: Determine how project methodologies influence business analysis processes

Feasibility studies appear at different project stages depending on methodology. In predictive projects, BAs conduct comprehensive feasibility analysis upfront. In adaptive projects, feasibility may be assessed incrementally through spikes and MVPs rather than comprehensive upfront analysis.

**Why not A:** Feasibility studies are not exclusive to predictive (waterfall) projects. Adaptive and hybrid methodologies also assess feasibility, though the approach may differ — agile projects might use lightweight experiments, spikes, or proof-of-concept iterations to evaluate feasibility incrementally rather than through a single upfront study.

**Why not C:** While regulatory considerations may be one factor in a feasibility study, characterizing the entire study as a regulatory assessment is far too narrow. Feasibility studies evaluate multiple dimensions including technical viability, economic justification, operational readiness, and schedule constraints — regulatory compliance is just one possible consideration.

**Why not D:** A feasibility study evaluates whether a proposed solution is viable, not whether the project manager is qualified. Assessing personnel qualifications is a human resources or staffing concern, entirely separate from the analytical process of evaluating solution viability across technical, financial, and operational dimensions.