APMG Agile Foundation Practice Exam

Under the DSDM MoSCoW rule, which definition describes the Must Have requirement?

1. Important but not vital

2. Unsafe without it

3. Painful to leave out

4. May need some kind of workaround

The correct answer is: Unsafe without it

The Must Have requirement in the DSDM MoSCoW prioritization framework is defined as a requirement that is absolutely critical to the project's success. This means that without these Must Have features, the project cannot be deemed viable; it is unsafe to proceed without them. These requirements represent the absolute essentials that must be delivered for the project to continue and to meet its objectives. The critical nature of Must Have requirements emphasizes their role in ensuring that the foundational functionality of the product or project is intact, safeguarding against potential failures or risks associated with the absence of these elements. This underscores the importance of clearly identifying and agreeing upon Must Have requirements early in the project, enabling all stakeholders to understand what is non-negotiable and prioritizing work accordingly. In contrast, the other options highlight requirements that, while important, do not carry the same level of critical need as Must Have requirements. Items classified as important but not vital or painful to leave out may be significant but are not mandatory for the project's immediate success, and workarounds can potentially address some of those deficiencies until full functionality can be achieved. Thus, these options do not align with the essence of Must Have requirements.