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APMG-International AgilePM-Practitioner Exam - Topic 3 Question 16 Discussion

Resources are limited. The Sales Manager has two marketing assistants whomay be able to give a few hours a week between them to the project.What action should the Project Manager take?
A) Try to secure formal agreement as to how many hours per week the marketing assistants will spend on the project.
B) Accept that members of the Solution Development Team will be inconsistent.
C) Make each Timebox as long as possible to ensure the marketing assistants have enough time to complete any work allocated to them within the boundaries of the Timebox.
D) Schedule the two marketing assistants to work at different times so they can hand matters over to one another.

APMG-International AgilePM-Practitioner Exam - Topic 3 Question 16 Discussion

Actual exam question for APMG-International's AgilePM-Practitioner exam
Question #: 16
Topic #: 3
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Resources are limited. The Sales Manager has two marketing assistants who

may be able to give a few hours a week between them to the project.

What action should the Project Manager take?

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Suggested Answer: A

In the context of Agile Project Management, it is crucial to have clear commitments regarding team members' availability to ensure that project planning and execution can be as accurate and effective as possible. By securing a formal agreement on the hours the marketing assistants can dedicate to the project each week, the Project Manager can better plan tasks and allocate resources, thereby optimizing the team's capacity and ensuring that project timelines and deliverables are realistic and achievable.


The Agile Project Management (AgilePM) framework emphasizes the importance of clear communication, resource planning, and commitment from all team members to ensure project success. Having a formal agreement on availability helps in setting clear expectations and allows for more effective planning and utilization of resources within the constraints of the project, aligning with Agile principles of collaboration, adaptability, and iterative progress.

by Rusty at Sep 19, 2024, 08:11 AM

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Caprice
9 months ago
Wait, can they really only spare a few hours? That seems low!
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Lynelle
9 months ago
Making Timeboxes longer sounds like a recipe for delays.
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Mattie
10 months ago
Not sure if scheduling them at different times is the best idea.
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Ilda
10 months ago
Totally agree, otherwise it’s just chaos!
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Yan
10 months ago
I think securing formal agreement is essential.
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Lino
10 months ago
Scheduling the assistants at different times sounds like a good idea, but I wonder if that would actually lead to effective handovers.
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Brandon
10 months ago
I'm a bit confused about option C. Making Timeboxes longer seems risky if the assistants can't commit enough hours anyway.
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Lai
11 months ago
I remember a practice question where we had to deal with resource allocation, and I think we ended up choosing a similar option to A.
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Lajuana
11 months ago
I think option A makes the most sense, but I'm not entirely sure how to approach getting that formal agreement.
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Meaghan
11 months ago
I think securing that formal agreement is key. We need to know exactly what resources we have to work with so we can plan accordingly. Trying to work around inconsistent team members or extended Timeboxes just feels risky to me.
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Shawnta
11 months ago
Making the Timeboxes longer to accommodate the limited hours seems like it could work, but I'm worried that might slow down the overall pace of the project. I'd want to be careful not to let the work expand to fill the available time.
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Elenora
11 months ago
Hmm, I'm not sure about accepting inconsistent team members. That could really throw off the project timeline and deliverables. Maybe we could look at scheduling the assistants at different times to try to get more consistent coverage.
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Lili
11 months ago
This seems like a tricky situation with limited resources. I'd probably try to secure a formal agreement on the hours the marketing assistants can commit to the project. That way we have a clear understanding of what support we can expect.
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Shad
11 months ago
Okay, I think I've got this. Logistic regression doesn't handle correlated variables very well, so that's probably the true limitation they're looking for. I'll go with option C.
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Vanda
2 years ago
Option C reminds me of that saying, 'Stretching a rubber band too far will only lead to it breaking.'
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Melina
2 years ago
Haha, Option B is like saying 'Let's just wing it and see what happens!' Not a very reliable strategy.
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Jacqueline
2 years ago
Option D sounds like a good idea too. Scheduling the marketing assistants at different times could help keep things organized.
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Milly
2 years ago
User 3: Scheduling the assistants at different times could also help with organization.
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Cecily
2 years ago
User 2: That sounds like a good idea. It will help with consistency.
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Natalie
2 years ago
User 1: I think we should try to secure formal agreement on how many hours the marketing assistants will spend on the project.
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Ruthann
2 years ago
I agree with Devora. A formal agreement is crucial to managing the limited resources effectively.
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Ronny
2 years ago
C) Make each Timebox as long as possible to ensure the marketing assistants have enough time to complete any work allocated to them within the boundaries of the Timebox.
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Jolene
2 years ago
B) Accept that members of the Solution Development Team will be inconsistent.
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Cherrie
2 years ago
A) Try to secure formal agreement as to how many hours per week the marketing assistants will spend on the project.
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Selma
2 years ago
I think scheduling the assistants to work at different times could also be a good idea to ensure continuity.
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Gene
2 years ago
I agree with Belen. It's important to have clarity on the marketing assistants' availability.
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Belen
2 years ago
I think the Project Manager should try to secure formal agreement on hours per week.
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Devora
2 years ago
Option A seems like the best approach. We need to get a formal agreement on the hours to ensure the project stays on track.
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Daron
2 years ago
I think option A is the way to go in this situation.
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Gladys
2 years ago
It's important to have a clear plan in place for the marketing assistants.
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Lovetta
2 years ago
I agree, we should definitely try to secure formal agreement on the hours.
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Laurel
2 years ago
Yes, that way we can make sure the project stays on track.
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