PMI-ACP practice questions 281–290

1. Question 281 · 341 in bank

   A project team meets to estimate user stories for a sprint. While an important non-functional requirement must be delivered in the sprint, the estimate exceeds sprint capacity. What should the team do?

   • AEstimate only functional requirements that will impact product quality
   • BAdd team resources
   • CRefer the issue tot eh product owner
   • DBreak non-functional requirements into those that can be delivered in the given sprint

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   Answer: C

   Explanation

   I am going with C. D does not make sense. Why would you break up non-functional requirements to see what can be delivered this sprint? The question is clear about the importance and the question states that it MUST be delivered. Keeping in mind that it is a MUST requirement, I think best option is C. Even though I am aware of the fact that: While the Product owner indicates the features that need to be developed, the Sprint backlog is owned by the Development team. The dev team selects the number of items from the top of the product backlog that they think they can complete in one sprint. If the team feels like the items are too much to be completed in one sprint, the team then negotiates the scope of the sprint with the PO.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — InvisibleBeing

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2. Question 282 · 341 in bank

   A development team and product owner disagrees on a user story in the product backlog. What should the agile practitioner do?

   • AHave the development team follow the product owner's direction
   • BOpenly challenge the product owner in the effort to poke holes in their approach
   • CFacilitate a conversation about the user story between the development team and the product owner
   • DServe as a nonpartisan evaluator of each option, and provide direction to the development team and product owner

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   Answer: C

   Explanation

   Scrum Master is facilitator and coach. He/She can't neither give direction regarding the tasks nor evaluate options. C seems to be the best answer.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — srv3

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3. Question 283 · 341 in bank

   During a planning session, four out of five team members vote to include eight story points in a particular story, while the fifth member votes for five story points. How should this be handled?

   • AThe story should be assigned eight story points as per the majority vote
   • BThe story should be added to the backlog and reassessed later
   • CThe story should be assigned points after a discussion with the fifth team member to see if a consensus can be reached
   • DThe decision for the number of story points should be made by the customer

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   Answer: C

   Explanation

   A is correct. Refer page 290 of PMI-ACP Exam Prep Book: "When the range is small and there is a rough consensus on the estimate, the largest estimate is selected"

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — pacp

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4. Question 284 · 341 in bank

   A project is starting and the type of work is complex and suitable for agile. In assessing the team members, it appears that co-location would be a challenge. What should the agile practitioner do?

   • ASelect and implement collaboration tools to augment team interactions
   • BProvide each geographical area with their own product owner and divide the work between the teams
   • CIncrease the number of requirements documents and ensure they are clearly communicated
   • DAfter several sprints, calculate velocity based on primary team location and use secondary team as reserve

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   Answer: A

   Explanation

   Option A. Agile methodology values face-to-face communication and collaboration among team members, but co-location may not always be possible due to various reasons such as geographical dispersion. In such situations, it is recommended to use collaboration tools to facilitate team interactions, such as video conferencing, instant messaging, and online collaboration platforms. These tools can help bridge the gap between geographically dispersed team members and enable them to work collaboratively and efficiently.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — Smokeyofficiial

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5. Question 285 · 341 in bank

   Team A is working on the second sprint of a product release. Team B, which is an interdependent team located on the same floor, requires exclusive and frequent information to complete its sprint goal. What should the agile team do?

   • ACreate a central repository for information, and provide access to team B
   • BUse an information board that will be visible to all passing through the workspace
   • CEmail all stakeholders with status updates
   • DProvide team B with the information on an ג€as neededג€ basis

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   Answer: A

   Explanation

   Option B. Agile methodology emphasizes visual communication and information radiators to promote transparency and collaboration among team members. Using an information board that is visible to all team members passing through the workspace can help provide exclusive and frequent information to Team B. This can help promote transparency and facilitate communication between the teams, enabling them to work collaboratively and efficiently. Additionally, it can help reduce the need for additional communication channels such as email, which can be time-consuming and may not be as effective in promoting collaboration.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — Smokeyofficiial

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6. Question 286 · 341 in bank

   Chart Base on the burn down chart, what is the iteration's status?

   • AIt trended ahead of scheduled and completed everything on time
   • BIt took more time than expected and had to be lengthened
   • CIt trended behind schedule and did not complete everything on time
   • DIt took less time than expected and had to be shortened

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   Answer: A

   Explanation

   A = correct (if "On" means that the actual work is on the ideal burndown - everything is as planned and on time) Actual Work Line is above the Ideal Work Line = If the actual work line is above the ideal work line, it means that there is more work left than originally predicted and the project is behind schedule. Actual Work Line is below the Ideal Work Line = If the actual work line is below the ideal work line, it means that there is less work left than originally predicted and the project is ahead of schedule. https://clickup.com/blog/burndown-charts/

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — Petrevski

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7. Question 287 · 341 in bank

   During planning sessions, an agile practitioner notices that some team members do not share common ideas. What should the agile practitioner do?

   • AAsk the team if they would like to adopt alternative techniques
   • BCreate a team norms document to set particular guidelines
   • CAsk the scrum master to resolve the issue at the stand up meeting
   • DCapture feedback during lessons learned at the end of the iteration

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   Answer: A

   Explanation

   I made mistake in my prev comment. the right answer is A, bcz the Sm is not in a position to force the team to do some particular things, rather to motivate them to come out in consensus. Therefore, asking them to choose an alternative is the way to understand the cause of their behavior and then come one collectively with solutions.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — snow5

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8. Question 288 · 341 in bank

   More details for a story are required before the upcoming sprint planning meeting. What should the scrum master do?

   • AEmail the product owner requesting detailed story specifications and wait for a response
   • BGather the details from the team members before sprint planning
   • CSchedule a story grooming session with the product owner before sprint planning
   • DConduct a planning poker session with the team

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   Answer: C

   Explanation

   C is the answer, Grooming (or refinement) is a meeting of the Scrum team in which the product backlog items are discussed and the next sprint planning is prepared. Product grooming is critical in product management because it means keeping the backlog up to date and getting backlog items ready for upcoming sprints

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — snow5

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9. Question 289 · 341 in bank

   Prior to a retrospective, discussions among team members indicate conflict. An agile practitioner wants to ensure an open and safe environment during the retrospective. What should the agile practitioner do?

   • AReview established ground rules with the team
   • BAsk team members specific questions to identify the cause
   • CEncourage the team to continue working to maintain the iteration's schedule
   • DMeet with the product owner and stakeholders to discuss the issue

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   Answer: A

   Explanation

   A is the right answer. The meeting should be started off by laying the ground rules. This frames the conversation and sets up people to think about the conflict before it starts.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — snow5

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10. Question 290 · 341 in bank

    What should a scrum master do when one team member falls behind in their tasks?

    • AMove the task to another team member who has spare capacity in the sprint
    • BAsk the team for suggestions
    • CPrivately offer the team member encouragement to meet task commitments
    • DNotify the product owner

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    Answer: B

    Explanation

    I think B is the right answer. The team ultimately owns the work and is self-organized. While offering the team member encouragement to meet commitments is a good thing, the most effective way to ensure the team can meet the sprint goal is to be transparent with the team about the other member falling behind in tasks. That way they can figure out a strategy to get things back on track.

    Source: Adapted from community discussion — Admirable

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