CAPM Practice: Explain when it is appropriate to use a predictive, plan-based approach

Predictive project management is characterized by sequential phases (initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, closure) with comprehensive planning at the beginning. Scope, schedule, and cost are defined upfront, and the project follows the plan with formal change management for any deviations.

**Why not A:** Delivering working increments every two weeks for stakeholder review describes an agile/Scrum approach with sprint cycles. Predictive projects do not deliver in iterative increments; they follow sequential phases with deliverables at defined milestones or project completion.

**Why not C:** Emphasis on individuals and interactions over processes and tools is a core value of the Agile Manifesto, not predictive project management. Predictive methodology emphasizes structured processes, formal documentation, and systematic tools.

**Why not D:** Adapting the plan based on feedback at the end of each iteration describes adaptive methodology. Predictive approaches establish the plan upfront and manage changes through formal change control rather than iterative adaptation.