What defines the Initiate Phase?

• A. Define the goals of the project, explore what the application must do to reach those goals, and map out a plan to deliver value quickly.
• B. Build the application in rapid iterations to deliver features
• C. Create user personas and refine requirements
• D. Deliver a prioritized backlog for the team to work on

Answer: (A)

Initiate phase centers on setting the project direction by clarifying goals, understanding what the application must do to reach those goals, and outlining a plan to start delivering value quickly. This framing helps everyone agree on the problem, the success criteria, and a high-level approach before any building happens. The best option captures that early-stage direction: defining targets, identifying the tasks the app must perform to meet them, and mapping out how value can be delivered soon. In contrast, building the application in rapid iterations describes the execution phase where features are developed; creating user personas and refining requirements fits discovery and needs more detailed exploration; delivering a prioritized backlog is a planning step that typically comes after the initial vision is set. So the initiation phase is about vision, high-level scope, and a plan for fast value delivery.