Task 4 Promote Agile Mindset Principles and Practices PMI-ACP Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1application · medium

   An organization wants to promote agile values across multiple teams, but many employees are skeptical and see agile as a set of rigid processes. The agile coach wants to create awareness that agile is a mindset, not a process. Which technique would be most effective?

   • ADistribute a book on agile to all employees and encourage them to read it.
   • BOrganize a series of interactive workshops where teams discuss how agile values apply to their daily work.
   • CCreate a visual diagram showing the agile values and principles and display it in common areas.
   • DMandate that all teams use a specific agile framework to standardize practices.
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2. 2application · medium

   During a sprint review, a developer openly admits that a feature they built did not meet the customer's needs and explains what they learned. The team lead wants to reinforce this behavior. What is the best way to respond?

   • AMove on quickly to avoid dwelling on the failure and keep the review positive.
   • BSuggest that the developer should have asked for more clarification earlier to avoid the mistake.
   • CQuietly note the issue and discuss it with the developer in a private meeting.
   • DAcknowledge the developer's honesty and highlight how this transparency helps the team improve.
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4. 3application · medium

   A team has a culture where team members are afraid to suggest improvements because they fear being criticized. The agile coach wants to create a continuous improvement culture where experimentation is encouraged. What is the first step the coach should take?

   • AEstablish a 'no-blame' rule and communicate it clearly to the team.
   • BHold a retrospective where the team discusses what stops them from suggesting improvements.
   • CStart a 'praise board' where team members can post positive feedback about each other.
   • DEncourage the team to read articles about continuous improvement.
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5. 4foundation · easy

   What does a 'safe-to-fail' environment mean in agile?

   • ATeam members can try new approaches without fear of punishment if they fail
   • BFailures are hidden from stakeholders to avoid embarrassment
   • CThe team only attempts changes that are guaranteed to succeed
   • DFailures are documented but never discussed
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6. 5foundation · easy

   Why is celebrating agile achievements important?

   • AIt reinforces the behaviors and principles that led to the success
   • BIt provides an opportunity to assign credit to individual team members
   • CIt is a required activity in the Scrum framework
   • DIt helps the team avoid discussing failures
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