QUESTION 1
During initial planning. a project team investigates several approaches to building new application software, emphasizing the most valuable deliverables. The team needs to convince stakeholders and win their approval. How can the project team achieve this?

A. Use a successful platform on which several object-oriented products have been developed in the past.
B. Include brief exploratory iterations, proof-of-concept (POC), to reduce project risk at the beginning of every project cycle.
C. Create a quick mock-up of the product to serve as a visual tool and adjust it until consensus is reached.
D. Deliver an iteration planning diagram, allowing a 2-week refactoring period at the end of the project.

Correct Answer: B

QUESTION 2
A Scrum team has worked hard to reach their sprint goal, but impediments have prevented them from succeeding. The team needed help from a specialist on another team, but the specialist was on a 2-week vacation. What should the scrum master do?

A. At the sprint retrospective, the Scrum team should reflect on how the past sprint has worked out. The scrum master should facilitate an open discussion to discover the root causes for the missed sprint goals and find a way to avoid similar situations in future sprints.
B. It can be very distressing for a Scrum team not to reach its sprint goals. The scrum master should hold an evaluation meeting to discuss who in the team was responsible for discovering the specialist was not available, then make an improvement task for the next sprint.
C. The scrum master, as a servant leader, should always try to remain positive about the team’s work. Even when team members’ make mistakes, there should be trust that everyone is doing their best. Engaged team members work more efficiently, and a sustainable pace is important for project success.
D. At the sprint retrospective, the scrum master and development team should discuss why the team did not know the specialist was unavailable during the sprint. The scrum master should then set clear rules so situations like these can be avoided in the future.

Correct Answer: A

QUESTION 3
The vice president (VP) of an organization has been asked by the chief information officer (CIO) to have their teams to embrace an agile approach to projects. The VP, however, often insists teams use a more predictive approach to project management which allows the project managers to do what they like. How should an agile team member coach the VP and teams be more effective?

A. Coach the vice president (VP) on implementation of agile benefits and expectations.
B. Coach the chief information officer (CIO) on implementation of agile benefits and expectations.
C. Coach the teams on implementation of agile benefits and expectations.
D. Coach the managers on implementation of agile benefits and expectations.

Correct Answer: A

QUESTION 4
A project manager was assigned to lead the development of a new application for a company. The application will be widely used by all company employees around the world. During the first meeting with key project stakeholders, the project manager was asked to find a way to determinate all possible types of users who may interact with the application that is going to be developed.
What should the project manager do next?

A. Engage the human resources (HR) team to identify the key users and interview all of them accordingly.
B. Identify and create personas that can help the team better understand the needs of the target user base.
C. Push it back due to the number of users and socialize the idea of developing a standard application and training session for all users.
D. Build a minimum viable product (MVP), a standard application for all users, and release the new version (per users/areas).

Correct Answer: B

QUESTION 5
An agile project manager is concerned about the risks associated with a project. They use the Kanban method and visualization techniques to proactively identify and mitigate potential issues. What steps can the agile lead take to ensure that risks are constantly monitored and addressed to ensure successful project delivery?

A. Keep track of and analyze lead times and blockers to determine if there are patterns that might negatively affect the project moving forward.
B. Meet with the project team once a week to update the risk register, showing probability and impact, and discuss any mitigating actions.
C. Discuss the progress to plan at the daily meeting and determine with the team if there are impediments that should be removed to minimize risks.
D. Make sure to keep work-in-progress (WIP) limits as low as possible because this will improve flow, increase throughput, and minimize risks.

Correct Answer: A

QUESTION 6
A team developing application software is working in pairs. A project manager notices that important information is sometimes not shared among team members, leading to delays in the development process. What should the project manager do to improve team performance and eliminate any communication impediments?

A. Seek expert judgment and a new collaboration model that will strengthen team cohesiveness.
B. Use task boards so the team can keep track of the work done and future implementation planning.
C. Form new pairs of developers based on the years of expertise and project management knowledge.
D. Schedule in-person meetings at the end of each iteration, allowing team members to share knowledge and experience.

Correct Answer: B

QUESTION 7
A new software development team has just been formed. 5 sprints have passed and the team is now familiar with their way of working. In the 6th sprint, the scrum master notices the team members arguing about the technical design of an upcoming new feature during a backlog refinement meeting. After the refinement meeting, the scrum master notices team members talking about the topic informally and taking sides. There is noticeable tension among the team.
How should the scrum master help the team to resolve the issue?

A. Delegate the decision for the best feature implementation to the most senior team member.
B. Bring a subject matter expert (SME) from the technology design team to act as a consultant for the team.
C. Coach the team individually then the whole team during the Sprint review on how to resolve this conflict.
D. Decide on the technical implementation that best fits the purpose of the technical design.

Correct Answer: A

QUESTION 8
A development team is trying to complete an iteration planning session. They become involved in an argument between the developers and the product owner about the business value of a proposed feature. What is the cause of this conflict?

A. The user stories did not contain sufficient detail for developers to see the business value.
B. The iteration goal was not well-communicated beforehand.

C. The developers do not understand the role of the product owner.
D. The meeting facilitator did not use the proper techniques to manage the conflict.

Correct Answer: A

QUESTION 9
A product owner needs to elaborate on a product roadmap. How can the product owner collaborate with stakeholders to identify the features that offer maximum value?

A. Obtain the project sponsor’s perspective to get an initial idea of the features they believe the product should have to guide the development team.
B. Create a draft of the product roadmap that the development team can use as a guide for further guidance.
C. Analyze the development team’s capacity and skills because these will determine which features to include in the roadmap.
D. Identify the product users and their high-level key activities to get their perspective because the product is intended for them.

Correct Answer: D

QUESTION 10
iterations last between a couple of weeks to a couple of months, with a preference for the shorter time. What is the goal for each iteration?

A. Complete the assigned tasks.
B. Demonstrate the software to the customer.
C. Deliver working software frequently.
D. Provide a high-level timeline.

Correct Answer: C

QUESTION 11
During sprints, the development team members are frequently invited to various meetings to provide technical opinions, consuming the team’s working time and causing compliance issues. Which action should the scrum master take to address this situation?

A. Reject all external meetings for the development team so they can fully focus on their sprint tasks.
B. Escalate the concern to the product owner and request that they prioritize the development work.
C. Designate a single team member to attend the meetings and establish a capacity buffer for each sprint.
D. Request additional resources to prevent compliance issues while still fostering a collaborative workplace.

Correct Answer: C

QUESTION 12
A Scrum team decided to switch to Kanban for the maintenance phase of the product. The kanban board consists of the following columns: “To do,” “in progress,” “Ready to be tested,” “Test in progress,” and “Done.” Since the team changed their way of working, they have noticed the work is flowing slower in the system. A large queue of “Ready to be tested” work items has been building up.
What should the team do to improve its speed of delivery?

A. Create a cumulative flow diagram and start looking for bottlenecks.
B. Analyze the process efficiency, cycle time, and lead time of the entire process.
C. Add limits to all columns and only pull work in when the queue is not full.
D. Estimate in story points and pull in new work per the team’s capacity.

Correct Answer: C

QUESTION 13
During planning, a project team and sponsor created a visual representation of the high-level specifications of the features and user stories to be implemented in a product. Consensus was achieved on this high-level depiction of the product characteristics, but the sponsor is having difficulty understanding what to develop and when.
How should the project manager explain this to the customer and save time in the meeting?

A. High-level release planning is part of iteration O and works as a proof of concept (Poc).
B. Create a kanban board for visualizing the work in process (WIP) and future development.
C. Team performance and velocity can be determined only after the project has started.
D. Point out the Walking Skeleton and highlight the basic features that provide value.

Correct Answer: D

QUESTION 14
One of the main stakeholders of a project is new to Scrum. The stakeholder asks what to expect in the sprint retrospective. How should the product owner respond?

A. Stakeholders have the opportunity to add features to the sprint.
B. Team members identify ways to improve and make plans to implement these improvements.
C. The product owner explains which product backlog items have been done and which have not.
D. Team members determine if there are any impediments preventing them from meeting the sprint goal.

Correct Answer: B

QUESTION 15
A user interface (UI) developer has features for channels ready for review. During the team review, the architect is disappointed that Splunk software has not been implemented for better server and client logs. The architect insists on the implementation of Splunk software, which will impact the release date. Which one of the following is the ideal option for the team to resolve this conflict?

A. Ask the developer to build and let the testing be postponed until after the release, and inform the architect that the feature will be implemented.
B. Have the team brainstorm and propose error logging at the client level, which will have a higher impact with less effort within the release timeline.
C. Inform the sponsor that features are being added and will extend the release date after getting approval and communicating this to the architect.
D. The product owner should explain to the architect that monitoring, alerting, and logging are not essential for the customer and can be prioritized post-release.

Correct Answer: B

QUESTION 16
Daily coordination meeting attendance has been declining recently. Those who attend have little to contribute outside of what they are currently working on. The project manager met with the team to remind them of the importance of regular, face-to-face communication. The project team feels the daily coordination meetings are not adding value. What should the project manager do?

A. Work with team members to create a wiki where they can record their current accomplishments.
B. Reduce the occurrence of meetings because team members regularly communicate with one another and the customer.

C. Change the meeting to the end of the day ensure it lasts only 15 minutes and require all team members to attend.
D. Keep the meetings because some find them valuable and assume that those not attending are working steadily and have no blockers.

Correct Answer: B

QUESTION 17
A project team is finalizing a release plan with a product owner and some key stakeholders. Which key items should the team look for?

A. Product backlog. defect list, required resources for release, and implementation checklist
B. Completed user stories, team contacts, and product backlog
C. Completion of testing timelines and stakeholders required for the go/no-go implementation checklist
D. Release scope details, costs, timelines, and completion of testing

Correct Answer: D

QUESTION 18
An organization is using a predictive approach to managing projects. The executives like to see more deliverables in a short time and require that the milestones be achieved on time. What value can the organization gain by moving to an iterative approach?

A. Increased focus on the value and benefits delivered
B. A more predictable delivery schedule and better quality
C. New tools that deliver iterative and incremental work
D. Higher levels of activity-based planning and user histories

Correct Answer: A

QUESTION 19
A new project has been approved and is critical for an organization. The project sponsor has a limited budget, and the deadline to have all requirements meet the definition of done (DoD)is short. Which approach should the agile practitioner take to facilitate the project’s success?

A. Encourage the team to build increments and ensure the customer provides early feedback for a minimum viable product.
B. Set up a meeting with the client to review the scope and timelines to manage expectations.
C. Analyze the impacts of these constraints on the project followed by a report sent to the sponsor to anticipate any risk of delays.
D. Set up weekly calls with the key stakeholders to participate in iteration reviews and release decisions.

Correct Answer: A

QUESTION 20
What should a product owner do when a new stakeholder is complaining that they are not receiving the relevant financial data regarding the project.

A. Invite the stakeholder to the next sprint planning session so they can ask questions of the team
B. Ask the team to prepare the requested data in the next iteration
C. Direct the stakeholder to the project team so they can provide more data
D. Work with the scrum master to give the stakeholder access to the related information radiator

Correct Answer: D