PMI-ACP Exam - Topic 9 Question 68 Discussion

Actual exam question for PMI's PMI-ACP exam

Question #: 68
Topic #: 9

During a sprint, the team encounters a technical problem that becomes an impediment to completing two stories. What should the scrum master do?

AAsk the lead developer to identify a solution, and then share the details with the team.

BAsk a technical manager or architect to determine a solution to the problem.

CWork with the product owner to add a spike to the next sprint to identify a solution.

DCreate a collaborative team environment so that the team can explore a solution together.

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Suggested Answer: D

by Jolene at Dec 13, 2023, 05:58 PM

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Rossana

5 months ago

I feel like option A just puts the burden on one person.

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Mitsue

5 months ago

Option C could work, but it might slow things down too much.

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Johana

5 months ago

Isn't it surprising how often these problems pop up during sprints?

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Tyisha

5 months ago

I disagree, option B might be more efficient with a technical manager involved.

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Sylvie

6 months ago

I think option D is the best choice. Teamwork is key!

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Yvette

6 months ago

I feel like creating a collaborative environment is key, but I also wonder if we should involve someone with more technical expertise first. Maybe I’m overthinking it!

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Louann

6 months ago

I vaguely recall a practice question where the scrum master had to facilitate problem-solving. I think option C could be a good way to handle it too, but I’m not completely confident.

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Kimbery

6 months ago

I’m not entirely sure, but I think asking a technical manager might not be the best approach. It feels like it could slow things down.

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Kip

6 months ago

I remember we discussed the importance of collaboration in our last study group. I think option D makes the most sense since it encourages the team to work together.

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Sherrell

6 months ago

I'm a bit confused by the options. Shouldn't the Scrum Master be facilitating the team's problem-solving, rather than just asking someone else to determine the solution?

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Felicidad

6 months ago

I'm leaning towards the "work with the product owner to add a spike" option. That seems like a good way to investigate the problem and find a solution.

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Franklyn

6 months ago

Okay, I've got this. The Scrum Master should create a collaborative environment so the team can explore a solution together. That's the most Agile approach.

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Dominic

6 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The options seem to cover different approaches, but I'm not sure which one best aligns with Scrum principles.

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Johnna

6 months ago

This seems like a straightforward Scrum question. I think the key is to focus on the Scrum Master's role in facilitating a collaborative solution.

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Florinda

7 months ago

I think I know the answer to this one. The key is to simulate an attack that will generate an alert, so I'd go with option B and copy an executable file with a suspicious name.

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Lynda

7 months ago

I don't recall specifics, but I think we learned that the corrective action clause is different. I lean towards B but still feel a bit unsure.

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Mona

7 months ago

I believe the answer might be C since it talks about the subsidiary's gearing and that seems relevant. I need to double-check my notes on how we calculate WACC in these scenarios.

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Lilli

7 months ago

Honestly, I practiced a question similar to this last week; I think the permissions issue might not be the root cause here.

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Tran

7 months ago

I'm leaning towards option B because it suggests the system's core purpose of emergency response readiness. Makes sense to me.

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Ryan

12 months ago

Hey, as long as the team doesn't try to solve the problem by playing a rousing game of Tetris, I think they'll be fine.

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Scarlet

11 months ago

C) Work with the product owner to add a spike to the next sprint to identify a solution.

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Joaquin

11 months ago

D) Create a collaborative team environment so that the team can explore a solution together.

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Margart

11 months ago

A) Ask the lead developer to identify a solution, and then share the details with the team.

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Alpha

12 months ago

Haha, I'd love to see the lead developer's face if the Scrum Master tried to give them a solution. D is definitely the right call.

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Twila

1 year ago

I agree with Jerlene. It's important for the team to work together to solve the problem.

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Jerlene

1 year ago

I think the scrum master should create a collaborative team environment so that the team can explore a solution together.

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Terrilyn

1 year ago

Option C is interesting, but a spike might be overkill for a simple technical issue. D is the most Agile choice here.

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Jade

10 months ago

We can definitely figure this out as a team.

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Mitsue

11 months ago

Let's work together to explore a solution.

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Lazaro

11 months ago

Agreed, creating a collaborative team environment is key.

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Carissa

11 months ago

I think D is the best option here.

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Ressie

1 year ago

What should the scrum master do if the team encounters a technical problem during a sprint?

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Mitsue

1 year ago

I believe asking the lead developer to identify a solution and share it with the team could also be effective.

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Mayra

1 year ago

I agree with Sheridan. It's important for the team to work together to find a solution.

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Sheridan

1 year ago

I think the scrum master should create a collaborative team environment.

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Selma

1 year ago

I agree, D is the way to go. The Scrum Master should facilitate the team's problem-solving, not just hand down a solution.

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Alberta

11 months ago

A) Ask the lead developer to identify a solution, and then share the details with the team.

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Jolene

12 months ago

D) Create a collaborative team environment so that the team can explore a solution together.

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Alison

12 months ago

D) Create a collaborative team environment so that the team can explore a solution together.

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Viki

12 months ago

A) Ask the lead developer to identify a solution, and then share the details with the team.

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Kip

1 year ago

Option D seems like the best approach. Empowering the team to collaborate and solve the problem together is key in Scrum.

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Deeanna

11 months ago

Teamwork is essential in resolving technical issues during a sprint.

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Bette

11 months ago

We can brainstorm ideas and come up with a plan as a team.

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Genevieve

12 months ago

I agree, collaboration is important in overcoming obstacles.

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Ruthann

12 months ago

Let's all work together to figure out a solution.

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