A project team is starting an agile project. The product owner has a vision but the stakeholders have conflicting needs. To define the initial scope for the first iteration, what should the team do first?

Ask the development team to estimate the entire project and create a fixed schedule.

Select the features that are easiest to implement for the first iteration.

Wait for the stakeholders to resolve their differences before starting any planning.

Conduct a stakeholder workshop to align on priorities and create an initial product backlog.

A product owner wants to ensure that a set of features is delivered together because they form a cohesive capability. The team plans in two-week sprints. How should the product owner structure the release plan?

Create a separate project for each feature to manage them independently.

Force all features into a single sprint to ensure they are delivered together.

Release each feature as soon as it is completed, regardless of the group.

Group the features into a release that spans multiple sprints, with the release date based on the team's velocity.

Which of the following is a potential risk associated with using iterations in agile planning?

Longer time to first deliverable compared to waterfall

Decreased stakeholder involvement throughout the project

Increased likelihood of scope creep due to continuous changes

Reduced ability to respond to customer feedback

A team is using two-week sprints. They notice that stakeholders often request small changes during the sprint, and the team is struggling to complete the committed work. What is the best way to address this while maintaining the benefits of iterative planning?

Allow the changes to be added to the current sprint as long as the team agrees.

Extend the sprint duration to accommodate the changes.

Record the changes in the product backlog and incorporate them in the next sprint planning.

Stop using sprints and switch to a continuous flow model to avoid the issue.

A product owner is creating the initial product backlog for a new agile project. The project has a clear vision, but the stakeholders have not yet provided detailed requirements. What is the most effective way to start the backlog?

Ask the development team to write the user stories based on their technical expertise.

Wait until all requirements are fully defined before creating any backlog items.

Create a detailed WBS and convert it directly into user stories without stakeholder input.

Create high-level user stories based on the vision and stakeholder needs, then refine them as more details emerge.

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Task 2 Determine How to Plan Project Iterations. CAPM Practice Questions (Page 5)

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A project team is starting an agile project. The product owner has a vision but the stakeholders have conflicting needs. To define the initial scope for the first iteration, what should the team do first?
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A product owner wants to ensure that a set of features is delivered together because they form a cohesive capability. The team plans in two-week sprints. How should the product owner structure the release plan?
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Which of the following is a potential risk associated with using iterations in agile planning?
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A team is using two-week sprints. They notice that stakeholders often request small changes during the sprint, and the team is struggling to complete the committed work. What is the best way to address this while maintaining the benefits of iterative planning?
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A product owner is creating the initial product backlog for a new agile project. The project has a clear vision, but the stakeholders have not yet provided detailed requirements. What is the most effective way to start the backlog?
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