Task 3 Visualize Work PMI-ACP Practice Questions (Page 6)

Questions 26–30

1. 26foundation · easy

   Which action best ensures that a Kanban board remains accurate and timely?

   • AUpdating the board after the iteration retrospective
   • BUpdating the board immediately when a work item changes state
   • CUpdating the board only when a team member remembers
   • DUpdating the board once a month
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2. 27foundation · easy

   How does visualizing work primarily improve stakeholder communication?

   • AIt hides detailed information to simplify communication.
   • BIt replaces all formal status meetings and reports.
   • CIt provides a common visual reference that makes status and issues easier to discuss.
   • DIt automatically sends updates to stakeholders via email.
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4. 28expert · hard

   A team uses a Kanban board and a burndown chart, but the burndown chart often shows a different story than the board. The team suspects the burndown chart is pulling data from a different source. What is the best way to resolve this discrepancy?

   • AManually adjust the burndown chart to match the board each day.
   • BInvestigate the data sources for both visualizations and ensure they draw from the same underlying data.
   • CTrust the burndown chart because it is more quantitative.
   • DStop using the burndown chart and rely only on the board.
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5. 29expert · hard

   A co-located team uses a physical Kanban board, but the product owner, who works remotely, needs to see progress in real time. The team values the tactile nature of the physical board and does not want to abandon it. Which approach best satisfies both needs?

   • AAsk the product owner to visit the office whenever they need an update.
   • BMaintain the physical board and have a team member update a digital mirror after each stand-up.
   • CReplace the physical board with a digital board to ensure real-time access for the product owner.
   • DTake a photo of the physical board at the end of each week and email it to the product owner.
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6. 30application · medium

   A team's cumulative flow diagram (CFD) shows a widening band in the 'In Progress' column, but the team believes the data is inaccurate because members forget to move cards. What is the most reliable way to correct this?

   • AAsk the team to update the board only when they finish a task.
   • BImplement a policy that cards must be moved at least once per day, and review the board during the daily stand-up.
   • CRely on the project manager to manually correct the CFD at the end of each sprint.
   • DAdjust the CFD to show only completed work, ignoring in-progress items.
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