PMI-ACP Exam - Topic 8 Question 74 Discussion

Actual exam question for PMI's PMI-ACP exam

Question #: 74
Topic #: 8

An agile team has only one database administrator with the necessary knowledge of database-related tasks. The project manager identifies the risk that if this person leaves, team velocity will significantly decrease.

What should the agile coach do?

AStart the hiring process for a new, equally skilled database administrator as a replacement.

BMove this database administrator to another team so that team members learn database-related tasks.

CAdd another database administrator to balance the workload and aid with knowledge retention.

DObtain agreement from the team that, on upcoming sprints, the database administrator will act only in an advisory capacity.

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by Brock at Apr 12, 2024, 01:14 AM

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Marti

3 months ago

Agree, they should hire someone new ASAP.

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Tawny

3 months ago

Surprised they only have one DBA! That's a huge risk.

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Terrilyn

3 months ago

Adding another DBA sounds like a smart move.

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Farrah

4 months ago

I think moving them to another team is risky.

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Daren

4 months ago

Definitely need a backup for that DBA!

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Florinda

4 months ago

I feel like having the DBA act only in an advisory role might not be enough. What if the team still struggles with database tasks?

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Latrice

4 months ago

I think option C sounds familiar from our practice questions. Balancing the workload and ensuring knowledge retention seems crucial.

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Rosalyn

4 months ago

I'm not sure if moving the DBA to another team is a good idea. It might just create more problems if they leave the current team without support.

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Leslie

5 months ago

I remember discussing the importance of knowledge sharing in agile teams. Maybe adding another database administrator could help with that?

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Aileen

5 months ago

This is a tricky one, but I think option C is the way to go. Adding another database admin to the team is the most proactive solution to address the risk and ensure the team's velocity doesn't take a hit if the current admin leaves.

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Alecia

5 months ago

I'm leaning towards option D. Getting the team's agreement for the database admin to act in an advisory capacity could be a good way to spread the knowledge and reduce the risk. But I'm not 100% sure if that's the best approach.

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Amina

5 months ago

Okay, I think I've got it. The key here is that the agile coach needs to address the risk of the team's velocity decreasing if the sole database admin leaves. Option C seems like the best choice - adding another admin to balance the workload and help with knowledge retention.

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Julene

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit confused here. The question is asking what the agile coach should do, but the options seem to be focused on the team and the database admin. I'll need to think this through carefully.

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Myong

5 months ago

This seems like a tricky situation. I'm not sure if I should go with option A and start hiring a new database admin, or if option C to add another admin is the better approach.

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Sharita

5 months ago

Okay, let's see here. The key seems to be figuring out what command set is applied between the show ip bgp 2.2.2.2 iterations. I'll need to analyze each option closely to determine the correct one.

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Natalie

5 months ago

This seems like a straightforward project management question. I'd start by recording the issue in the risk register to document it.

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Shonda

9 months ago

Option C is the way to go. Reminds me of the time I tried to be the sole database expert on a team - it was like trying to herd cats with one hand tied behind my back!

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Janine

10 months ago

I'd have to go with Option C as well. Hiring a new DBA as a replacement (Option A) might take too long, and the team needs the help now.

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James

8 months ago

Having another DBA on the team will definitely help with knowledge retention and prevent a decrease in team velocity. Option C is the way to go.

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Alona

8 months ago

I agree, Option A might take too long and the team needs help immediately. Bringing in another DBA is the most practical solution.

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Cecily

9 months ago

Option C seems like the best choice. Adding another database administrator will help balance the workload and prevent a decrease in team velocity.

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Ilene

10 months ago

I'm not sure about Option B. Moving the DBA to another team doesn't really solve the problem, it just spreads the risk across multiple teams.

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Millie

8 months ago

I agree, spreading the risk across multiple teams doesn't seem like a sustainable solution.

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Brittni

9 months ago

C) Add another database administrator to balance the workload and aid with knowledge retention.

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Myrtie

9 months ago

A) Start the hiring process for a new, equally skilled database administrator as a replacement.

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Iluminada

10 months ago

I agree with Martina. This is a critical risk, and adding another DBA is the most effective way to mitigate it. Option D could work, but it might not be enough.

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Roxanne

8 months ago

D) Obtain agreement from the team that, on upcoming sprints, the database administrator will act only in an advisory capacity.

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Jaleesa

8 months ago

I agree, adding another DBA is crucial to mitigate the risk.

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Sylvie

8 months ago

C) Add another database administrator to balance the workload and aid with knowledge retention.

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Lavera

9 months ago

A) Start the hiring process for a new, equally skilled database administrator as a replacement.

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Martina

10 months ago

Option C seems like the best choice. Having another database administrator would help balance the workload and ensure knowledge is retained within the team.

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