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PMI DASSM Exam - Topic 3 Question 43 Discussion

Actual exam question for PMI's DASSM exam
Question #: 43
Topic #: 3
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Which of the following is a disadvantage of having a feature team as opposed to component teams?

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Suggested Answer: D

by Latrice at Jun 11, 2025, 10:03 AM

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Jose
2 months ago
Wait, are we sure about B? Lesser hand-offs sounds good to me.
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Alexis
2 months ago
I think D makes sense too, building from scratch can be tempting.
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Hester
2 months ago
C is definitely a downside, not everyone is cross-functional.
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Vince
3 months ago
A is a strength, not a disadvantage!
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Isidra
3 months ago
Totally agree with C, it complicates things for sure.
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Huey
3 months ago
I vaguely recall that having feature teams can lead to more complexity in coordination, but I can't pinpoint if that's related to hand-offs or something else.
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Stefany
3 months ago
I practiced a question similar to this, and I think the key disadvantage is about the cross-functional nature of feature teams, which makes option C seem likely.
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Vincenza
4 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like option D could also be a disadvantage since teams might want to reinvent the wheel instead of reusing existing components.
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Kate
4 months ago
I remember discussing how feature teams can sometimes struggle with needing diverse skills, so I think option C might be the right answer.
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Shaquana
4 months ago
I'm a bit confused on this one. I'll have to review my notes and try to recall the pros and cons of each approach.
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Kami
4 months ago
I remember learning about this in class. I think the main disadvantage is that feature teams require more cross-functional members, which can be challenging to coordinate.
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Beula
4 months ago
Okay, let me try to break this down. The key is to identify the disadvantage of feature teams compared to component teams.
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Erick
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm not sure about the differences between feature teams and component teams. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Kent
5 months ago
This question seems straightforward, I think I can handle it.
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Pansy
7 months ago
I'm with you, Leonida. The last thing we need is a bunch of engineers trying to be the next Steve Jobs on the company's dime.
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Katy
5 months ago
C) Require cross-functional team members
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Leah
7 months ago
A) One team delivers a feature from top to bottom
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Leonida
7 months ago
Haha, building everything from scratch? Sounds like a recipe for some serious technical debt! Better stick to that cross-functional approach.
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Karima
7 months ago
D is also a potential drawback. Feature teams might be tempted to reinvent the wheel instead of leveraging existing components.
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Ernestine
7 months ago
I agree with Elli. Component teams can lead to siloed thinking, but feature teams encourage collaboration across disciplines.
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Rolande
7 months ago
B
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Natalya
7 months ago
C
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Elli
8 months ago
Option C is the correct answer. Cross-functional team members are essential for feature teams to deliver a complete solution.
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Joanna
6 months ago
It helps to ensure that all aspects of the feature are considered and addressed.
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Georgiana
7 months ago
That's right, having cross-functional team members is crucial for feature teams.
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Zachary
7 months ago
C) Require cross-functional team members
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Lazaro
8 months ago
But doesn't having one team deliver a feature from top to bottom also have its advantages?
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Coral
8 months ago
I agree with Lenora. Having feature teams can lead to reinventing the wheel.
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Lenora
8 months ago
I think the disadvantage is D) There is a temptation to build everything from scratch.
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