APMG-International AgilePM-Practitioner Exam - Topic 3 Question 31 Discussion

Actual exam question for APMG-International's AgilePM-Practitioner exam

Question #: 31
Topic #: 3

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The Solution Development Team are progressing through the first Structured

Timebox.

What should the Project Manager do to lead the team at this time?

AMaintain a tight control on progress, recording all discussions and making
all decisions.

BThe Project Manager should do nothing during a Timebox.

CAttend the Daily Stand-up and discuss any problems at the end.

DUpdate the Team Board with a summary of team progress and the current
status of work.

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Suggested Answer: C

To lead the Solution Development Team effectively during the first Structured Timebox, the Project Manager should:

C . Attend the Daily Stand-up and discuss any problems at the end.

Attending the Daily Stand-up meetings allows the Project Manager to stay informed about the team's progress, challenges, and any blockers they might be facing. It offers an opportunity for the Project Manager to provide support, guidance, and decision-making where necessary, without disrupting the team's autonomy and self-organization. This approach encourages open communication, quick resolution of issues, and maintains the Agile principle of collaboration and continuous improvement. Discussing problems at the end of the meeting ensures that any issues are addressed promptly, keeping the Timebox on track.

by Mohammad at Aug 03, 2025, 01:46 AM

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Dorethea

2 months ago

I agree, communication is key during a Timebox!

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Stephaine

2 months ago

Surprised that some think tight control is the way to go.

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Ernest

3 months ago

Option B seems a bit extreme, doing nothing? Really?

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Gerald

3 months ago

Updating the Team Board is a must, keeps everyone on the same page!

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Starr

3 months ago

I think the PM should definitely attend the Daily Stand-up.

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Lazaro

3 months ago

I recall that maintaining communication is key, so maybe attending the Daily Stand-up is the right approach, but I’m not entirely sure.

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Ronnie

4 months ago

I’m a bit confused about whether the PM should just observe or actively participate. I feel like option D might be too passive.

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Valentin

4 months ago

I think option C sounds familiar from our practice questions, where the PM should be involved but not overbearing.

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Shawana

4 months ago

I remember we discussed the importance of the Project Manager's role during a Timebox, but I'm not sure if they should be too controlling.

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Rolf

4 months ago

I'm pretty confident on this one. The Project Manager's role during a Timebox is to facilitate the team's work, not to micromanage or make all the decisions. The best option here is to attend the Daily Stand-up, discuss any issues, and update the Team Board to keep everyone informed.

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Karan

4 months ago

Okay, I've got a strategy for this. I know that during a Timebox, the team should be empowered to make decisions and progress the work without excessive oversight. So I'm thinking the best approach is to let the team work, while the Project Manager provides support and updates the team board to track progress.

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Miles

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The options seem to cover a range of different approaches, and I'm not entirely sure which one is the most appropriate. I'll need to think through the responsibilities of the Project Manager and the principles of Timeboxing to decide.

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Larae

5 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question about the role of the Project Manager during a Structured Timebox. I think the key is to understand the purpose of a Timebox and how the Project Manager should facilitate the team's work during that time.

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