Task 5 Foster Psychological Safety PMI-ACP Practice Questions (Page 8)

Questions 36–38

1. 36application · medium

   A team has used the same estimation technique for several projects, but a junior developer suggests trying a different approach. The team lead dismisses it, saying, 'We've always done it this way.' As the agile coach, what should you do to encourage challenging the status quo?

   • AAgree with the team lead to maintain consistency and avoid disrupting the team's established workflow.
   • BPrivately tell the junior developer that challenging senior team members is risky and to choose their battles.
   • CSupport the junior developer by asking the team to run a time-boxed experiment with the new technique.
   • DSuggest the junior developer research the new technique and present a business case at the next sprint review.
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2. 37application · medium

   In a backlog refinement session, two product stakeholders have conflicting priorities. One wants a new feature, the other wants a bug fix. The team is split. Which facilitation technique best encourages constructive dialogue?

   • ASuggest splitting the sprint to include both items, even if it means reducing the team's focus.
   • BDefer the decision to the product owner, who has the final say on priorities.
   • CHave the team vote on which item to include in the next sprint to resolve the conflict quickly.
   • DAsk each stakeholder to explain the business impact of their priority, then have the team identify common goals.
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3. 38foundation · easy

   Which action helps create a safe environment for dissent in an agile team?

   • ALimiting discussions to avoid controversial topics
   • BResolving disagreements quickly by having the leader decide
   • CPraising team members who agree with the majority
   • DEncouraging team members to challenge ideas respectfully
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