PMI Exam PMI-ACP Topic 8 Question 73 Discussion

Actual exam question for PMI's PMI-ACP exam

Question #: 73
Topic #: 8

A projects first iteration contains item

Aand its second iteration contains item B. The first iteration is behind schedule which will impact the second iteration Since items A and B are similar a team member suggests beginning the design of item B. What should the agile practitioner do?

ADefer starting the design of item B until the second iteration is being planned

BProceed with the design of item B, since it will hasten the second iteration

CEscalate the issue to me customer and obtain their approval before starting the design of item B

DLog the issue in the risk register and request change control board (CCB) approval

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Suggested Answer: B

by Allene at Mar 19, 2024, 12:45 PM

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Percy

7 months ago

I think we should escalate the issue to the customer and get their approval before starting the design of item B.

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Kate

7 months ago

It's true, but we need to consider the risk of impacting the first iteration even more.

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Beckie

7 months ago

But what if starting the design of item B can actually help speed up the second iteration?

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Percy

7 months ago

Agreed, we need to focus on getting the first iteration back on track.

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Kate

7 months ago

I think we should defer starting the design of item B.

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Cordelia

7 months ago

I think we should escalate the issue to the customer and obtain their approval before starting the design of item B to avoid any conflicts later.

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Alesia

7 months ago

I agree with Aretha. It's better to defer starting the design of item B to avoid impacting the second iteration further.

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Earleen

7 months ago

I disagree. We should proceed with the design of item B to hasten the second iteration.

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Aretha

7 months ago

I think we should defer starting the design of item B until the second iteration is being planned.

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Lera

8 months ago

Hmm, I'm not so sure. Option B does seem tempting, especially if we're already behind schedule. But I agree, we need to be careful about scope creep. Maybe we could compromise and do a bit of preliminary design on item B, just to get a head start, but not fully commit to it until the second iteration?

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Corrina

8 months ago

You know, I was just thinking the same thing. Deferring the design of item B is probably the safest bet. We don't want to end up in a situation where we're trying to cram too much in and end up with a subpar product.

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Kimberely

7 months ago

C) Escalate the issue to the customer and obtain their approval before starting the design of item B

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Vallie

7 months ago

Agreed, it's better to prioritize and not risk compromising the quality of the product.

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Clare

8 months ago

A) Defer starting the design of item B until the second iteration is being planned

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Stephaine

8 months ago

I disagree, rushing into item B could create more problems in the long run.

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Paris

8 months ago

B) Proceed with the design of item B, since it will hasten the second iteration

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Eleonore

8 months ago

You're right, focusing on item A first before moving on to B makes sense.

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Arlene

8 months ago

A) Defer starting the design of item B until the second iteration is being planned

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Stevie

8 months ago

I agree, this is a tough one. On the one hand, we want to try and stay on schedule, but on the other, we don't want to risk the quality of the deliverables. Maybe we should consider option A and defer the design of item B until the second iteration is being planned.

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Alberta

8 months ago

Hmm, this is a tricky one. I can see the logic behind starting the design of item B early to try and catch up, but I'm not sure that's the best approach. We need to be careful about scope creep and making sure we don't overcommit ourselves.

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