Agile vs Predictive vs Hybrid: Real PMP Exam Examples

PMP is NOT asking “What is Agile?” It asks “What should you do in this situation?”

Predictive Example

Requirements locked, scope baseline approved, changes must go through CCB.

→ You protect schedule. You minimize variance.

Correct behavior = follow change control.

Agile Example

Requirements are emerging. Customer can change priority every sprint.

→ You facilitate collaboration. You focus on outcomes.

Correct behavior = empower team, continuous delivery.

Hybrid Example

Hardware (predictive) + Software (Agile)

→ Some work is planned upfront, some evolves iteratively.

Correct behavior = combine governance + iteration.

Exam Trick

Words that signal predictive:

• baseline
• variance
• control

Words that signal agile:

• backlog
• empower
• collaborate

Hybrid = when BOTH domains exist in the SAME scenario.