PMI-ACP practice questions 11–20

1. Question 11 · 341 in bank

   A product owner feels that the last sprint failed to sufficiently deliver what was valuable to their organization's overall project goals. What should the scrum master mention at the next retrospective?

   • ASolutions to project problems that were built into the last sprint
   • BProblems that arose
   • CSolutions that saved the organizations the most time and money
   • DProblems that were solved

   Show answer

   Answer: B

   Explanation

   A - Correct From The Scrum Guide: “Sprint Retrospective The purpose of the Sprint Retrospective is to plan ways to increase quality and effectiveness. The Scrum Team inspects how the last Sprint went with regards to individuals, interactions, processes, tools, and their Definition of Done. Inspected elements often vary with the domain of work. Assumptions that led them astray are identified and their origins explored. The Scrum Team discusses what went well during the Sprint, what problems it encountered, and how those problems were (or were not) solved.”

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — HTTPS

   Next question

2. Question 12 · 341 in bank

   A new product owner needs to manage the backlog of a high-visibility, fast-moving project that is consuming a considerable amount of time. What should the product owner do?

   • ASchedule regular meetings with the scrum team to write, groom, and size user stories
   • BFocus on stores based on the highest number of story points to first address those items with the highest value
   • CSeek regular input from project stakeholders, and reflect this input in the backlog's priorities
   • DSchedule in-person, monthly meetings with key stakeholders to review the project's progress

   Show answer

   Answer: C

   Explanation

   B and D are both incorrect. A and C both correct, but if P.O. can choose only one of that activities, then C is much more useful for the project success. C is the best answer

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — srv3

   Next question

3. Question 13 · 341 in bank

   A new team member asks what changes could accelerate a change to the project plan. What should be the proper response?

   • ACompetitors joined forces with the team
   • BThe customer changed requirements
   • CProject team members obtained additional certifications
   • DTechnology which did not interfere with the final product

   Show answer

   Answer: B

   Next question

4. Question 14 · 341 in bank

   A team identifies the number of threats and lists them in the order in which they were identified. After analyzing a cause-and effect diagram, the ownership of the threats and their treatment is assigned, and a number of risk cards are placed on the Kanban board. What approach should be used to manage these threats?

   • ACreate a risk register detailing the threats, their causes, and their treatment strategies, and complete ownership to provide together risk control and a stakeholder
   • BFocus on the threats during the daily stand up and ensure they are visible to the entire team and other interested parties
   • CPrioritize the risks based on their criticality and timing, and track actions to closure
   • DEnsure that the prioritization of threats is complete, and that ownership actions are assigned and visible to everyone

   Show answer

   Answer: C

   Explanation

   Ans: C D. is also quite true, however the question states that analysis, cause-effect and ownership has been done and the risks are added to the Kanban board. So it kind of negates D. from being the best answer.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — MD1947

   Next question

5. Question 15 · 341 in bank

   During product development, changes in technology and regulations require the team to reassess product architecture. How should this technical debt be captured?

   • AInclude it in the product backlog and use a new indicator to annotate that is technical debt
   • BInclude it in the product backlog as a low-priority issue
   • CSince it is not a part of agile methodologies, it should not be tracked
   • DHave team members maintain personal lists of issues and consolidate the lists during review

   Show answer

   Answer: A

   Next question

6. Question 16 · 341 in bank

   The agile team disagrees with the business stakeholders on completing some epics. What could help eliminate misunderstandings?

   • AAgree on requirements with all stakeholders
   • BBegin planning every four iterations
   • CConsider previous sprint demo feedback when planning the next sprint
   • DInclude the reasons for the project in the contract

   Show answer

   Answer: A

   Explanation

   I choose A. as the best answer, C. would be the runner up. Here's why: considering feedback from the previous demo does not eliminate misunderstandings or agreements around EPICS, which are larger broader product increments that take more than one Sprint to complete. It's important to note that EPICS span many Sprints at times. If there's disagreement, we need to find consensus, therefore A. would be the best fit.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — janojano

   Next question

7. Question 17 · 341 in bank

   A customer and a product delivery team meet to discuss a product's attributes, goals, expectations, hypothesis, and high-level needs. What is a benefit of this meeting?

   • AThe team will learn how its contribution will create product value
   • BIt will enable team acceptance of client priorities
   • CIt will enable the team to see the entire project in one glance
   • DIt will enable the team to ask any questions to the customer upfront

   Show answer

   Answer: A

   Explanation

   A. The team will learn how its contribution will create product value > it can be done with product vision B. It will enable team acceptance of client priorities > it can be done via backlog, acc,crit., DoD. C. It will enable the team to see the entire project in one glance > it can be done with product vision D. It will enable the team to ask any questions to the customer upfront > it is the mose valuable output of personal meeting. Seems to be the correct answer.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — srv3

   Next question

8. Question 18 · 341 in bank

   When introducing agile processes to a company, a quality assurance (QA) manager resists and believes that the switch to agile will remove quality controls and documents. How should the agile practitioner address this concern?

   • AEducate the QA manager that in agile, quality is integrated from the beginning to end of the project
   • BWrite backlog items that include QA as part of the description
   • CAsk for the current QA documents and incorporate them into the technical debt backlog
   • DAsk the product owner to write tests and QA controls into the acceptance criteria

   Show answer

   Answer: A

   Explanation

   Quality is maintained thru different methods in agile i.e. continuous integration, pair programming, validation and verification, stand-up meetings ..etc. A is the answer

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — snow5

   Next question

9. Question 19 · 341 in bank

   While struggling to take ownership of delivery, an agile team fails to keep up with its sprint commitments. What should the agile coach do?

   • AWork with the sponsor to develop team expectations
   • BProvide the customer with a list of deliverables and obtain agreement
   • CEncourage the team to more frequently interact with all stakeholders
   • DWork on finishing upfront product design rather than comprehensive documentation

   Show answer

   Answer: C

   Explanation

   I'm not english-native speaker and "struggle to do something" confused me. But correct translation is "Team working very hard to take ownership of delivery, but ..." It this case Scrum Master don't need to push team even more to take ownership. SM has to shield team from negative effect of failing the iteration. So A. seems to be correct answer.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — srv3

   Next question

10. Question 20 · 341 in bank

    During a team meeting, members who are subject matter experts (SMEs) mention that they are continuously working on repetitive tasks, which has lowered motivation. What should the agile practitioner do?

    • AOrganize a team-building activity to improve team morale
    • BHave team members work in pairs to learn from each other and develop new skills
    • CAsk team members to perform a value stream analysis of their activities
    • DAdd more resources to the team to help with tasks

    Show answer

    Answer: B

    Explanation

    A. Organize a team-building activity to improve team morale - yes, it increases morale but he got motivated for specific reason of repetitive task as SME B. Have team members work in pairs to learn from each other and develop new skills - it also motivates teh SME C. Ask team members to perform a value stream analysis of their activities - no D. Add more resources to the team to help with the tasks - no the question clearly says he is subject matter expert (specialized in one particular area) he could do pair programming and lean the other area. answer should be B

    Source: Adapted from community discussion — zvasanth1

    Next question

Keyboard:J Kmove between questionsA–Dselect an answerRshow or hide the answer← →change page

PMI-ACP practice, question 11. 341 questions available.