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PMI-ACP Exam - Topic 9 Question 68 Discussion

Actual exam question for PMI's PMI-ACP exam
Question #: 68
Topic #: 9
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During a sprint, the team encounters a technical problem that becomes an impediment to completing two stories. What should the scrum master do?

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Suggested Answer: D

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Rossana
3 months ago
I feel like option A just puts the burden on one person.
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Mitsue
3 months ago
Option C could work, but it might slow things down too much.
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Johana
3 months ago
Isn't it surprising how often these problems pop up during sprints?
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Tyisha
4 months ago
I disagree, option B might be more efficient with a technical manager involved.
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Sylvie
4 months ago
I think option D is the best choice. Teamwork is key!
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Yvette
4 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
4 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
4 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
5 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
5 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
5 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
5 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
5 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
5 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
5 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
5 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
5 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
5 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
5 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
10 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
9 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
9 months ago
D) Create a collaborative team environment so that the team can explore a solution together.
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Margart
9 months ago
A) Ask the lead developer to identify a solution, and then share the details with the team.
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Alpha
10 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
10 months ago
I agree with Jerlene. It's important for the team to work together to solve the problem.
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Jerlene
10 months 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
10 months 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
8 months ago
We can definitely figure this out as a team.
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Mitsue
9 months ago
Let's work together to explore a solution.
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Lazaro
9 months ago
Agreed, creating a collaborative team environment is key.
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Carissa
9 months ago
I think D is the best option here.
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Ressie
10 months ago
What should the scrum master do if the team encounters a technical problem during a sprint?
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Mitsue
10 months 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
10 months ago
I agree with Sheridan. It's important for the team to work together to find a solution.
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Sheridan
11 months ago
I think the scrum master should create a collaborative team environment.
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Selma
11 months 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
10 months ago
A) Ask the lead developer to identify a solution, and then share the details with the team.
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Jolene
10 months ago
D) Create a collaborative team environment so that the team can explore a solution together.
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Alison
10 months ago
D) Create a collaborative team environment so that the team can explore a solution together.
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Viki
10 months ago
A) Ask the lead developer to identify a solution, and then share the details with the team.
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Kip
11 months 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
9 months ago
Teamwork is essential in resolving technical issues during a sprint.
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Bette
9 months ago
We can brainstorm ideas and come up with a plan as a team.
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Genevieve
10 months ago
I agree, collaboration is important in overcoming obstacles.
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Ruthann
10 months ago
Let's all work together to figure out a solution.
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