1a) Understand Features Of Lifecycles

Question 1

What are the features of the Lienar Lifecycle?

Answer 1

•Sequential with clearly defined outputs.

•For stable, low-risk projects with structured phases.

•Clear framework, early requirement definition.

•Maximum control and governance.

•Info passed to next phase after milestones met.

Question 2

What are the features of the Iterative lifecycle?

Answer 2

•Repeats one/more phases.

•Good for vague scope or unclear solutions.

•Agile use; allows iterative learning.

•Team adjusts based on staged delivery results.

Question 3

What are the features of the Hybrid Lifecycle?

Answer 3

•Mixes linear and iterative styles.

•Teams choose best approach for the project.

•Iteration can add functionality post-deployment.

Question 4

Why are projects structured as a phased linear lifecycle?

Answer 4

•Clarifies priorities and focuses on current work.

•Helps early understanding of requirements.

•Supports stakeholder communication and regular reviews.

•Encourages transparency and assessment of progress.

•Measures achievement against milestones.

•Allows maximum control and governance.

Question 5

Name the stages of the linear lifecycle?

Answer 5

Concept:
• Confirm need/opportunity.
• Capture requirements, stakeholders, benefits.
• Draft Business Case.

Definition:
• Refine solution and scope.
• Plan time/cost/quality.
• Create PMP and Deployment Baseline.

Deployment:
• Build, test, deliver.
• Monitor progress and adjust.
• Finalise design.

Transition:
• Test acceptance.
• Handover to users.
• Close project.

Adoption:
• Users apply outputs to daily work.
• Overcome resistance.
• Embed new ways.

Benefits Realisation:
• Monitor outcomes = benefits.
• Regular reviews.
• Support user success.

Question 6

Name the stages of the iterative cycle?

Answer 6

1.Pre-Project: Check it’s the right project before starting.

2.Feasibility: Is it possible and worth doing?

3.Foundations: Rough plan: what, why, and how we’ll do it.

4.Evolutionary Development:
Build in small steps, test often, get feedback.
(Use timeboxes + prioritise what’s most important.)

5.Deployment:
Release working parts of the solution.
Could be all at once or bit by bit.

6.Post-Project:
Check if it worked and delivered benefits.

Question 7

Name the stages of the hybrid lifecycle?

Answer 7

•Combines linear and iterative models.

•Use iterative approach during Definition for evolving requirements.

•Use incremental Deployment (e.g. Tranches 1, 2, 3).

•Suited to complex projects needing both structure and flexibility.