CAPM Practice Question

The correct answer is the predictive approach. Predictive approaches (also known as waterfall or traditional approaches) are more suitable for projects where requirements are well-understood upfront, the end product is clearly defined, and there are regulatory constraints that must be followed. Drug development projects typically have defined phases that must proceed in sequence due to regulatory requirements, with extensive documentation needed throughout the process.

Adaptive approaches (like Agile or Scrum) are more suitable for projects where requirements may evolve, frequent customer feedback is beneficial, and the team can deliver value incrementally. While hybrid approaches combine elements of both methodologies, the characteristics described in this scenario (regulatory constraints, clearly defined end product) strongly indicate that a predictive approach would be most appropriate as the primary methodology.

The collaborative approach is not a standard project management methodology categorization in the context of predictive versus adaptive approaches.