PMI DASM Exam - Topic 2 Question 5 Discussion

Actual exam question for PMI's DASM exam

Question #: 5
Topic #: 2

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Who defines the amount of work to be completed during an iteration?

AThe product owner based on their estimation of what should be done.

BThe quality tester based on their estimation of how much completed work can be tested.

CThe team lead who is responsive for ensuring that the work gets done.

DThe team members based on their understanding of the team's current capacity.

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Suggested Answer: D

In Disciplined Agile, the team members are responsible for defining the amount of work to be completed during an iteration based on their understanding of the team's current capacity. This is aligned with Agile principles that promote self-organizing teams and emphasize the importance of team members making commitments based on their realistic assessment of what they can achieve. This collaborative decision-making process helps to ensure that the team is neither over-committing nor under-utilizing its capacity, leading to sustainable delivery and higher quality outcomes.

PMI Agile Practice Guide, which supports the principle of team autonomy in deciding how much work they can complete in an iteration.

PMI Disciplined Agile (DA) Toolkit, which promotes self-organization and team-based decision-making regarding workload capacity.

by Cecily at Sep 17, 2024, 07:47 AM

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Weldon

3 months ago

I agree, the team members really know what they can handle.

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Tasia

3 months ago

The team lead should have a big role in this too.

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Lanie

3 months ago

Wait, so the quality tester doesn't get a say? That's surprising!

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Hyun

4 months ago

I think it's more about the team members' capacity.

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Olga

4 months ago

Definitely the product owner! They know the priorities.

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Laurel

4 months ago

I feel like the quality tester wouldn't be the one to define the work amount. That seems off, but I can't recall the exact reasoning from our last session.

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Willodean

4 months ago

I’m a bit confused about the roles here. I thought the team lead had a say in this, but I also see how the product owner plays a big part.

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Kristel

4 months ago

I remember a practice question where the team members had to assess their capacity, so I feel like option D could be right.

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Ronnie

5 months ago

I think the product owner defines the work amount, but I'm not entirely sure if it's just their estimation or if the team has input too.

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Cassie

5 months ago

I'm pretty confident on this one. Based on my understanding of Agile, the product owner is responsible for defining the scope and priorities, but the team members are the ones who determine how much work can realistically be completed in each iteration.

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Noel

5 months ago

Okay, I've got a strategy for this. I know the team members have a good understanding of their current capacity, so that seems like a logical choice. But the product owner is also involved in planning, so I'll have to weigh the options carefully.

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Estrella

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a little unsure about this one. I know the product owner is involved in setting priorities, but I'm not sure if they actually define the amount of work for each iteration. Let me think this through...

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Blythe

5 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question about Agile project management. I think the key is understanding who is responsible for defining the work to be done in each iteration.

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Nenita

1 year ago

But shouldn't the product owner have a say in it too?

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Maurine

1 year ago

I agree with Derick, the team members know their capacity best.

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Raymon

1 year ago

The quality tester? Really? That's like putting the cart before the horse. How can they determine the workload when they haven't even seen the completed work yet?

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Bonita

1 year ago

D) The team members based on their understanding of the team's current capacity.

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Dana

1 year ago

C) The team lead who is responsible for ensuring that the work gets done.

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Dorothy

1 year ago

A) The product owner based on their estimation of what should be done.

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Mammie

1 year ago

The team lead should be responsible for ensuring the work gets done, so they should define the amount of work.

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King

1 year ago

D) The team members based on their understanding of the team's current capacity.

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Delila

1 year ago

C) The team lead who is responsible for ensuring that the work gets done.

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Denny

1 year ago

A) The product owner based on their estimation of what should be done.

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Dexter

1 year ago

The team members should decide based on their current capacity. They know what they can realistically accomplish within the iteration.

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Derick

1 year ago

I think the team members define the amount of work.

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Matthew

1 year ago

I think the product owner should define the amount of work based on their estimation of what needs to be done. They have the best understanding of the product and its requirements.

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