PMI-ACP practice questions 151–160

1. Question 151 · 341 in bank

   The lead developer informed the team that they have learned of some possible integration challenges in creating customer dashboards using the architecture the team has chosen. What should an agile practitioner do?

   • AConduct an architectural spike immediately to decide how the functionality will be determined.
   • BWork with the product owner to avoid the risk by determining if their requirements could be met with reporting or a similar functionality.
   • CContinue the priority defined by the product owner on the backlog for the functionality they determined to be the highest priority.
   • DIdentify this as a risk, decide on the response, and prioritize spike to determine the solution on the product backlog.

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   Answer: D

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2. Question 152 · 341 in bank

   Several potential risks have been identified for a new project that started last month. The project manager is worried that the team is not fully aware of these potential threats. What should the project manager do?

   • AMention the risks during the daily standups and ensure all agreed-upon response actions are discussed by the team.
   • BRemind the team daily about the threats and request a response regarding which risks have been identified and resolved.
   • CArrange weekly meetings and invite the project sponsor to discuss the importance of the project with the team.
   • DCreate a space on the board to prioritize the threats, along with an update on the actions that are in progress and what still needs to be done.

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   Answer: D

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3. Question 153 · 341 in bank

   Management decides to set up a new project to exploit an emergent market opportunity. Management suggests using an agile approach that is currently working for another project. What should the agile leader do next?

   • AConduct a workshop for all key stakeholders to analyze the case and decide on the proper approach.
   • BSuggest an approach that was successful in a previous project.
   • CAccept the manager's suggestion and avoid unnecessary conflicts and delays.
   • DWork with the team to analyze the market opportunity and create a tailored agile approach if needed.

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   Answer: D

   Explanation

   Customization: Tailoring the agile approach to the specific needs of the new project ensures that it is well-suited to address the unique challenges and opportunities. Team Involvement: Involving the team in the analysis fosters a sense of ownership and commitment to the chosen approach. Flexibility: This approach allows for flexibility and adaptability, which are key principles of agile methodologies. Market Understanding: Analyzing the market opportunity helps in understanding the specific requirements and constraints, leading to a more effective project strategy. Risk Mitigation: A tailored approach can better address potential risks and uncertainties associated with the new market opportunity.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — thewalker

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4. Question 154 · 341 in bank

   A project was delivered in a foreign country for a big customer, but there are a lot of complaints about the way the functionality was implemented. Now there is a new project to fix the defects of the first one. What strategy should be used to deliver it successfully?

   • ATalk with the old project manager to learn about the problems they encountered and the lessons learned.
   • BSuggest organizing a meeting in order to analyze the situation and work to find a strategy.
   • CAnalyze all defects and change requests carefully to understand their root causes and act accordingly.
   • DSuggest an iterative approach including timely engagement of all key stakeholders and hold regular review meetings.

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   Answer: D

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5. Question 155 · 341 in bank

   A project team member expresses frustration about the length of time it takes to make decisions for a complex project. Approvals needs to happen at many levels in the company. What should the team lead do to improve decision quality and reduce the time required to make decisions?

   • AMake sure the project owner is fully embedded into the project team so that they are readily available to make quick decisions.
   • BEstablish collaborative behaviors among all members of the organization through a group decision-making process.
   • CEnsure all decisions are routed as quickly as possible to the project sponsor and have the rules of engagement visibly posted.
   • DReduce the number of required approvals and expand the decision-control limits to the scrum master.

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   Answer: A

   Explanation

   Project Owner Embedded in the Team: By having the project owner fully embedded in the project team, decisions can be made more quickly and efficiently. The project owner has the authority and understanding of the project's goals and can provide immediate feedback and approvals, reducing delays. Quick Decision-Making: This approach ensures that the project owner is always available to address issues as they arise, which is crucial for maintaining momentum in complex projects. Improved Communication: Embedding the project owner within the team enhances communication and collaboration, leading to better decision quality and faster resolution of issues.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — thewalker

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6. Question 156 · 341 in bank

   The product owner working on an agile software development project has brought all the Scrum team members together for the first sprint planning meeting. The team has read the user stories and has provided estimates to complete these user stories. The product owner plans to empower the team to get the work done. What is this an example of?

   • AEmotional intelligence
   • BTwo-way communication
   • CBipartisan agreement - C. Reciprocal communication

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   Answer: B

   Explanation

   The communication style where the Product Owner wants to empower the team to get the work done primarily falls under the category of Two-Way Communication.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — Petrevski

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7. Question 157 · 341 in bank

   How should an agile project leader interact with the product owner?

   • AConduct regular one-on-one meetings to review development features and trace them back to the product roadmap
   • BEnsure the they attend regular sprint meetings to provide product-feature feedback
   • CShare any new versions of the project plan with them, including updated statuses for tasks and project milestones
   • DSchedule meetings where they can provide team direction regarding new-feature priorities and upcoming sprints

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   Answer: B

   Explanation

   Lets look at each option and find out the correct answer: A. Conduct regular one-on-one meetings to review development features and trace them back to the product roadmap -Wrong ( there is no one on one meeting in agile ) B. Ensure that they attend regular sprint meetings to provide product-feature feedback-Correct since they both attend meetings such as Release planning, Iteration planning, Product Review, and Retrospective C. Share any new versions of the project plan with them, including updated statuses for tasks and project milestones - Wrong ( planning is conducted collectively with the team) D. Schedule meetings where they can provide team direction regarding new-feature priorities and upcoming sprints - wrong, the team is not provided direction as they are self-managed and self-directed

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — snow5

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8. Question 158 · 341 in bank

   An agile practitioner notices that a project is increasing open defect counts after every subsequent iteration. What should the agile practitioner do?

   • ACreate an issue on the backlog to investigate the root cause and assign a team resource to resolve the issue immediately.
   • BRequest increased velocity from the development team to clear off some defects and stay on track with the current iteration’s work.
   • CAsk the team to determine how to adapt to this increase in the next retrospective.
   • DStop work on in-progress user stories to clear defects from the product owner and increase velocity on defect resolution.

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   Answer: C

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9. Question 159 · 341 in bank

   New stakeholders are joining a project team where the agile coach will educate them about their roles and responsibilities. How should the stakeholders ensure their objectives are met by product delivery?

   • AProvide feedback for completed user stories.
   • BDefine how the features will be implemented.
   • CTell the team which features to include in the backlog.
   • DWrite acceptance criteria for the user stories.

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   Answer: D

   Explanation

   By writing acceptance criteria, the stakeholders can communicate their expectations and requirements to the product owner and the development team and help them understand the value and scope of the user story. I select D

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — MattAnya

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10. Question 160 · 341 in bank

    Several team members have complained to senior management about their scrum master's processes. What should the scrum master do to address the team's process concerns?

    • AInclude senior management in the process decisions.
    • BCommunicate the processes and expectations to the team.
    • CConduct retrospectives at the end of every sprint.
    • DInclude process feedback in the next sprint planning session.

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    Answer: C

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