Task 7 Embrace Change PMI-ACP Practice Questions (Page 5)

Questions 21–24

1. 21application · medium

   A team has a well-established process for handling user stories, but a new stakeholder requests a different format for reporting progress. The team is resistant because they like their current process. What is the best way for the team to embrace this process change?

   • AAdopt the new format immediately without any discussion or evaluation.
   • BPolitely decline the request and explain that the current process is efficient and proven.
   • CTry the new format for a short period and evaluate its effectiveness with the stakeholder.
   • DCompromise by using the new format only for the stakeholder's reports and keep the old format for everyone else.
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2. 22expert · hard

   A team has a fixed mindset, often saying 'we can't do that' when faced with new challenges. The agile coach wants to foster a growth mindset. The team is also under pressure to deliver a critical release. What is the most effective approach to foster a growth mindset while still meeting the release deadline?

   • AEncourage the team to take on a small, low-risk challenge outside their comfort zone to build confidence.
   • BIncorporate growth mindset principles into the daily stand-up by asking 'what did we learn yesterday?' and 'what can we try today?'
   • CBring in an external trainer for a full-day workshop on growth mindset.
   • DFocus solely on the release deadline and postpone any mindset work until after the release.
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4. 23application · medium

   During a sprint review, a key stakeholder suggests a significant change to a feature that the team just completed. The team is disappointed because they worked hard on the original version. As the agile coach, what is the best way to model a growth mindset?

   • AAcknowledge the team's effort but emphasize that the feedback is valuable and the change will lead to a better product.
   • BDefend the team's work and explain to the stakeholder why the original approach was better.
   • CSuggest that the team add the change to the product backlog for a future sprint, but do not discuss it further now.
   • DAsk the team to quickly redo the feature with the new change before the next sprint review.
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5. 24expert · hard

   A team is in the middle of a sprint when a major stakeholder requests a change that would require reworking a nearly completed feature. The team is frustrated and wants to decline, citing the sprint commitment. The product owner is new and unsure how to handle the situation. As the agile coach, what is the best guidance to give the product owner?

   • ATell the product owner to hold firm on the sprint commitment to protect the team's morale.
   • BSuggest that the product owner defer the change to the next sprint without discussing it with the team.
   • CAdvise the product owner to accept the change and let the team work overtime to complete both the original and new work.
   • DGuide the product owner to facilitate a discussion with the team and the stakeholder to understand the value of the change and negotiate the sprint scope.
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