PMI DASSM Exam - Topic 2 Question 27 Discussion

Actual exam question for PMI's DASSM exam

Question #: 27
Topic #: 2

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One of the major challenges that agile teams face with Procurement processes is that:

AThe procurement processes are often not agile enough

BVendors often fail to comply with contracts

CAgile teams prefer to work with in-house teams

DContracting is not required on agile project

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Suggested Answer: C

by Willow at Sep 09, 2024, 03:48 PM

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Keneth

5 months ago

C makes sense, in-house teams are usually more aligned with agile goals.

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Alex

5 months ago

Wait, D? No contracts at all? That sounds risky!

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Tyra

5 months ago

B is a bigger issue than people realize, contracts can be tricky.

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Theresia

5 months ago

Totally agree, the processes need to catch up with agile methods.

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Brianne

6 months ago

A is definitely true, procurement can be so slow!

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Suzan

6 months ago

I recall that contracting is still important in agile projects, so I don't think option D is correct.

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Sommer

6 months ago

I practiced a question similar to this, and I think agile teams often prefer in-house resources, so option C could be relevant too.

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Raul

6 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like vendors not complying with contracts could be a common issue, which might relate to option B.

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Dwight

6 months ago

I remember discussing how procurement can slow down agile processes, so I think option A makes sense.

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Pamella

6 months ago

Ugh, procurement questions are the worst. I'm just going to guess and hope for the best on this one. Procurement is not my strong suit.

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Malcom

6 months ago

Ah, I remember discussing this in class. I think the key is that agile requires more flexibility, which can clash with the rigid procurement processes. I'll go with option A.

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Ernie

6 months ago

Hmm, not sure about this one. The options seem a bit vague. I'll need to review my notes on agile procurement to figure out the best answer.

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Nicolette

7 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question about the challenges agile teams face with procurement. I'll need to think through the key differences between agile and traditional procurement processes.

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Deeanna

7 months ago

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Mollie

11 months ago

Procurement? More like 'pro-CRASTINATION', amirite? *crickets* Yeah, I'll see myself out.

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Gennie

10 months ago

D) Contracting is not required on agile project

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Ettie

10 months ago

C) Agile teams prefer to work with in-house teams

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Mohammad

11 months ago

B) Vendors often fail to comply with contracts

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Jamal

11 months ago

A) The procurement processes are often not agile enough

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Maryrose

11 months ago

Option A all the way! Imagine trying to get approval for a new tool under a traditional procurement process. You'd be lucky to have it by the time the project is over.

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Krystal

11 months ago

Option D is just plain wrong. Contracting is still very much a thing in agile, even if it's a bit different from traditional projects. Come on, people, let's not get carried away here.

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Maia

10 months ago

Option D is just plain wrong. Contracting is still very much a thing in agile, even if it's a bit different from traditional projects. Come on, people, let's not get carried away here.

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Alpha

10 months ago

B) Vendors often fail to comply with contracts

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Blondell

11 months ago

A) The procurement processes are often not agile enough

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Hester

12 months ago

I'm not sure I buy option C. Agile teams can work great with external vendors if they're the right fit. It's the procurement process that's the real challenge here.

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Mohammad

10 months ago

A) The procurement processes are often not agile enough

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Mozell

10 months ago

I agree, the procurement processes need to be more agile to better support agile teams.

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Timothy

11 months ago

B) Vendors often fail to comply with contracts

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Sylvia

11 months ago

A) The procurement processes are often not agile enough

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Ling

1 year ago

I agree with Shannon. Vendors often struggle to keep up with the fast pace of agile projects, so option B is also a valid concern.

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Jesusita

12 months ago

B) Vendors often fail to comply with contracts

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Hildred

12 months ago

A) The procurement processes are often not agile enough

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Shannon

1 year ago

The procurement processes are definitely a pain point for agile teams. Option A hits the nail on the head. Agile is all about flexibility, and rigid procurement policies can really hamper that.

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