PMI-ACP Exam - Topic 9 Question 92 Discussion

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Question #: 92
Topic #: 9

A company is moving into a new space and is determining the best configuration for offices. The management team is also considering moving to an agile process. What advice should an agilist give?

AArrange the office space to allow co-location of development teams and centrally located information radiators.

BIsolate each development team to reduce all outside distractions.

CEnsure management understands the need for isolation to allow for concentration.

DDefine the agile method the company will be using, and implement the office configuration based upon that method.

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by Corinne at Oct 23, 2024, 03:17 AM

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Percy

5 months ago

Really? I thought distractions were part of the agile process.

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Tawny

5 months ago

D is spot on, align the space with the method!

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Margurite

5 months ago

Isn't isolation sometimes necessary for focus?

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Jerilyn

5 months ago

Totally agree, open spaces boost collaboration.

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Mira

6 months ago

Co-location is key for agile teams!

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Blossom

6 months ago

I recall a practice question about defining the agile method first, which makes option D seem logical. But I wonder if the office layout should be flexible too.

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Veronika

6 months ago

I think management understanding the need for isolation is crucial, but I’m not sure if that aligns with agile values. Option C seems a bit off to me.

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Donette

6 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but isolating teams sounds counterproductive to agile principles. I feel like option B might not be the best choice.

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Winfred

6 months ago

I remember reading that co-location is really important for agile teams to enhance communication. So, I think option A makes sense.

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I think the key here is to focus on the agile aspect of the question. Option A seems to be the most agile-friendly, with the co-location and information radiators. That's the approach I'd recommend to the company.

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Idella

6 months ago

I'm a little confused by the wording of the question. Are we supposed to give advice to the company, or just select the best option from the choices provided? I want to make sure I understand the task correctly before answering.

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Roxane

6 months ago

Option D looks like the best choice to me. You need to define the agile method first before you can configure the office space accordingly. The other options are too generic.

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Kiera

6 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The question is asking for advice, but it's not clear if we're supposed to just pick one of the options or provide our own advice. I'll have to think this through carefully.

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Lucina

7 months ago

This seems like a pretty straightforward question. I'd go with option A - arranging the office space to allow for co-location and information radiators. That's a classic agile setup.

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Latrice

12 months ago

Definitely option A. Agile is all about cross-functional collaboration, not individual concentration. Though I do appreciate a good nap pod for those afternoon slumps.

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Leigha

11 months ago

Having information radiators centrally located can really help with transparency and communication.

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Chandra

11 months ago

I agree, co-location of teams promotes communication and efficiency.

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Mollie

11 months ago

Option A is definitely the way to go. Collaboration is key in agile.

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Freeman

12 months ago

Management needs to understand the fundamentals of agile, not just focus on isolating teams. The office layout should support the chosen agile method.

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Nell

10 months ago

D) Define the agile method the company will be using, and implement the office configuration based upon that method.

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Terrilyn

11 months ago

C) Ensure management understands the need for isolation to allow for concentration.

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Dewitt

11 months ago

B) Isolate each development team to reduce all outside distractions.

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Paris

11 months ago

A) Arrange the office space to allow co-location of development teams and centrally located information radiators.

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Earleen

1 year ago

Isolating teams? That's counterproductive for agile! We need open communication and collaboration, not silos.

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Jacquelyne

11 months ago

Isolating teams goes against the principles of agile. We need collaboration and open communication.

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Jacquelyne

11 months ago

A) Arrange the office space to allow co-location of development teams and centrally located information radiators.

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Whitney

1 year ago

Arrangement for co-location and information radiators is key for effective agile teams. This allows for better collaboration and transparency.

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Aleisha

1 year ago

But wouldn't isolating each development team reduce distractions and improve focus?

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Bulah

1 year ago

I agree with Shalon. Co-location helps with communication and collaboration.

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Shalon

1 year ago

I think the best advice would be to arrange the office space for co-location of development teams.

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