Task 4 Promote Agile Mindset Principles and Practices PMI-ACP Practice Questions (Page 5)

Questions 21–25

1. 21application · medium

   An organization is transitioning to agile, and many employees view it as just another project management fad. The leadership team wants to build understanding of agile values and principles across the company. Which approach is most effective for raising awareness?

   • AConduct a series of interactive storytelling sessions where teams share how agile principles helped them solve real problems.
   • BDistribute a detailed document explaining the Agile Manifesto and its 12 principles to all employees.
   • CCreate a poster series highlighting key agile terms and display them in common areas.
   • DMandate that all teams adopt a specific agile framework within the next quarter.
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2. 22expert · hard

   A team member consistently delivers high-quality work but rarely collaborates with others, preferring to work alone. The team's velocity is good, but there are signs of knowledge silos and potential bottlenecks. The agile coach wants to encourage more collaborative behavior without undermining the team member's contributions. What is the most effective approach?

   • APair the team member with a junior developer on a task to encourage knowledge sharing.
   • BPublicly praise the team member's individual achievements and suggest they share their knowledge in a team workshop.
   • CReassign some of the team member's work to others to force collaboration.
   • DHave a private conversation with the team member to understand their preference and discuss the benefits of collaboration.
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4. 23application · medium

   A team consistently identifies the same issues in every retrospective but never implements any changes. The team is becoming frustrated and sees retrospectives as a waste of time. What should the agile coach do to foster a continuous improvement culture?

   • ASwitch to a different retrospective format each time to keep the meetings interesting.
   • BFocus on one actionable improvement from each retrospective and ensure it is tracked and implemented before the next one.
   • CInvite a senior manager to attend retrospectives to ensure the team takes them seriously.
   • DCancel retrospectives until the team shows commitment to improvement.
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5. 24foundation · easy

   Which action best models an agile mindset of adaptability?

   • ARefusing to change the sprint backlog once it is committed
   • BAdjusting the sprint plan when the team learns of a new high-priority requirement
   • CDeferring all changes until the next project phase
   • DEscalating every change request to senior management
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6. 25foundation · easy

   Which behavior best demonstrates an agile mindset focused on customer value?

   • APrioritizing features based on the product owner's ranking of customer value
   • BFollowing the project plan exactly as approved, regardless of new information
   • CKeeping the team's work hidden until it is fully complete
   • DAvoiding collaboration with stakeholders to reduce interruptions
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