PMI DASM Exam - Topic 2 Question 16 Discussion

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Question #: 16
Topic #: 2

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A team has completed the work in their Aeration backlog earlier than expected. There is still three days left of the iteration, what should the team do now?

AWork on non-critical tasks until the product owner can assign them more work.

BWork with the product owner to pull more work from the product backlog into their iteration backlog.

CReport the differences in completion time so the next iteration can be planned more efficiently.

DWait for the other groups to complete their work prior to doing anything else.

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Suggested Answer: B

When a team completes their iteration backlog earlier than expected, the recommended approach in Disciplined Agile is to collaborate with the product owner to pull additional work from the product backlog into the iteration backlog. This approach maintains momentum and ensures that the team continues delivering value without waiting for the next iteration. It promotes agility and maximizes productivity by utilizing any remaining time effectively.

A . Working on non-critical tasks or D. waiting for other groups are not effective uses of the team's time and do not align with agile principles of continuous value delivery.

C . Reporting differences in completion time helps with future planning but does not address the immediate need to continue productive work.

Thus, the correct answer is B. Work with the product owner to pull more work from the product backlog into their iteration backlog.

by Kip at Feb 11, 2025, 02:40 PM

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Clarence

3 months ago

Surprised they finished early! What’s the plan now?

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Joanne

3 months ago

Non-critical tasks? Sounds like a waste of time.

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Lashanda

3 months ago

Wait, why not just report the time difference instead?

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Gracia

4 months ago

Agree, B seems like the best option!

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Meghan

4 months ago

I think they should definitely pull more work from the backlog.

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Quentin

4 months ago

I guess working on non-critical tasks could be okay, but it feels like we should focus on getting more done if we have the time.

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Luke

4 months ago

I practiced a question like this, and I feel like waiting for other groups isn't a good idea. We should be proactive instead.

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Valene

4 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about reporting completion times being important for future planning. Maybe that's a good option too?

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Janine

5 months ago

I think the team should definitely consult with the product owner to pull more work into the iteration. That seems like the most efficient use of time.

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Brice

5 months ago

Reporting the differences in completion time is a smart idea. That'll help with planning the next iteration more effectively.

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Marion

5 months ago

I think the key here is to be proactive and work on non-critical tasks until the product owner can assign more work. That way, we'll stay productive.

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Casie

5 months ago

I'm a bit confused on this one. Should we just wait for the other teams to finish up first? I'm not sure what the right move is.

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Alecia

5 months ago

Okay, I've got this. The team should definitely work with the product owner to pull more work from the backlog. That's the way to go.

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Lucina

5 months ago

Hmm, this seems like a tricky one. I'll need to think carefully about the best approach here.

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Veronika

12 months ago

Option D - 'Wait for the other groups to complete their work.' Ah, the classic procrastination technique. I'm sure the product owner will be thrilled with that one!

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Nan

12 months ago

Hold up, option D? Wait for the other groups? What is this, a group project in school? That's a terrible idea. The team should definitely keep working.

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Lourdes

11 months ago

C) Report the differences in completion time so the next iteration can be planned more efficiently.

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Victor

11 months ago

B) Work with the product owner to pull more work from the product backlog into their iteration backlog.

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Anisha

11 months ago

A) Work on non-critical tasks until the product owner can assign them more work.

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Dion

12 months ago

I'd go with option C. Reporting the differences in completion time can help with better planning in the future. That's valuable information the team shouldn't keep to themselves.

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Janna

11 months ago

Yeah, I think it's important to communicate that kind of data to improve our processes. Let's go with option C.

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Vicente

11 months ago

I agree, option C seems like the best choice. Sharing that information can definitely help with future planning.

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Janessa

12 months ago

I agree with Jerry. Option B is the way to go. Why let that extra time go to waste? Pulling more work is the smart move here.

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Lindy

12 months ago

Agreed, that way we can make the most of the extra time we have left in this iteration.

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Yoko

12 months ago

I think we should definitely go with option B. Let's pull more work from the product backlog.

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Meghan

12 months ago

I disagree, we should report the differences in completion time for better planning in the next iteration.

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Jerry

1 year ago

Option B seems like the best choice. The team should work with the product owner to pull more work from the backlog. That way, they can stay productive and make the most of the remaining time.

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