PMI-ACP Exam - Topic 3 Question 78 Discussion

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Question #: 78
Topic #: 3

An agile team has been given a complex project with a basic set of requirements which need further elaboration and review. How should the team iteratively build out the backlog of requirements with the stakeholders?

AConduct a requirements gathering workshop.

BDeliver the basic requirements iteratively.

CHave the product owner fill out the requirements backlog.

DHave the stakeholders fill out the backlog before starting the project.

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Suggested Answer: C

by Aileen at May 19, 2024, 09:41 AM

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Jaime

3 months ago

Definitely not D, that could lead to a lot of misunderstandings.

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Valentine

3 months ago

Wait, stakeholders filling out the backlog before starting? That seems risky!

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Ashlee

3 months ago

Not sure about option C, the product owner shouldn't do it alone.

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Reita

4 months ago

I think delivering the basic requirements iteratively is the way to go.

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Belen

4 months ago

A requirements gathering workshop sounds like a solid plan!

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Harrison

4 months ago

I recall a practice question where we emphasized collaboration, so I think A could be the right choice for gathering requirements effectively.

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Aimee

4 months ago

I feel like option C might not be the best since the product owner shouldn't do it alone; we need stakeholder input too.

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Colette

4 months ago

I’m not entirely sure, but I think delivering iteratively, like in option B, helps refine requirements as we go.

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Judy

5 months ago

I remember we discussed the importance of involving stakeholders throughout the process, so maybe A or B could be good options.

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Son

5 months ago

Option C - having the product owner fill out the requirements backlog - seems like the easiest solution. But I'm not sure if that would really engage the stakeholders enough. I'll have to think this through carefully.

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Vernell

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. Option B seems reasonable, but I'm not sure if that's the best approach for a complex project. Maybe I should review the agile principles again before deciding.

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Alease

5 months ago

This seems like a classic agile scenario. I'd probably go with option A - a requirements gathering workshop. That way we can get the stakeholders involved early and iteratively build out the backlog.

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Hubert

5 months ago

I think the key here is to involve the stakeholders as much as possible. Option A, the requirements gathering workshop, seems like the best way to do that. It'll take some work, but it's probably the most effective approach in the long run.

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Daron

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I'm not sure if the Activity Stream or Labels would be as helpful as the other options. I'll need to think it through carefully.

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Paul

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about the difference between agent-based and GRT-enabled backups. I'll need to review that to determine the invalid scenarios.

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Alishia

5 months ago

Okay, let me see. The company is shipping bulk product from Asia to Europe, so they'd want to find the most efficient and cost-effective way to transport it. I'm leaning towards B, last mile delivery, but I'm not 100% confident.

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Mary

9 months ago

You know, I heard the last team that tried option D ended up with a backlog that was longer than War and Peace. I'm going with B - iterative development is the way to go, especially for a complex project. And it's the only option that doesn't involve me having to decipher the stakeholders' hieroglyphics.

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Sheron

9 months ago

I'm torn between B and C. As a product owner, I'd love to just fill out the backlog myself, but I know that's a recipe for disaster. Maybe I'll just hire a skywriter to spell out the requirements and hope the stakeholders get the hint.

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Buck

8 months ago

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Kelvin

8 months ago

C) Have the product owner fill out the requirements backlog.

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Mignon

8 months ago

B) Deliver the basic requirements iteratively.

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Aretha

8 months ago

A) Conduct a requirements gathering workshop.

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Carline

9 months ago

Definitely B. Agile is all about iterating and adapting, not trying to get everything set in stone from the beginning. Plus, I hear the stakeholders can get a little, shall we say, 'creative' with their requirements. Better to take it one step at a time.

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Lonna

10 months ago

D seems like a good option, but I'm worried the stakeholders might not have a complete understanding of the project at the start. I'd go with B to stay agile and responsive to changes.

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Hoa

8 months ago

C) Have the product owner fill out the requirements backlog.

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Cassi

8 months ago

B seems like a good option to keep the project moving forward.

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Lashandra

9 months ago

B) Deliver the basic requirements iteratively.

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Latricia

9 months ago

A) Conduct a requirements gathering workshop.

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Brett

10 months ago

I think the answer is B. Delivering the basic requirements iteratively allows the team to gather feedback and refine the backlog as they go, which is crucial for a complex project with evolving requirements.

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