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PMI PMP Exam - Topic 1 Question 89 Discussion

Actual exam question for PMI's PMP exam
Question #: 89
Topic #: 1
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A team shared a complaint regarding the scrum master during the last sprint review. The team expressed that they were delayed because the

scrum master did not remove impediments, such as scheduling some meetings with external teams and obtaining a room to work collaboratively, among other critical blockers.

What should the project manager do?

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Suggested Answer: B

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Sanda
3 months ago
Requesting more resources might just complicate things further.
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Ronald
3 months ago
I think the team should handle some of these themselves.
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Danica
3 months ago
I’m surprised they didn’t address these issues sooner.
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Gilberto
4 months ago
Totally agree, the scrum master should be proactive!
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Pansy
4 months ago
Sounds like the scrum master dropped the ball on this one.
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Phung
4 months ago
I think pushing back as in option D might not be the best move. I remember we learned that the scrum master has a responsibility to support the team, but I’m not entirely sure how that plays out in this situation.
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Luis
4 months ago
I feel like option C could be a good approach, but I wonder if prioritizing impediments might just add more stress to the team. I think we talked about this in our last session, but I can't recall the best way to handle it.
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Stanton
4 months ago
This question reminds me of a practice scenario where the scrum master was also criticized for not facilitating better communication. I think option B makes sense, but I’m a bit confused about how to determine when an impediment is significant enough.
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Ligia
5 months ago
I remember discussing the role of the scrum master in our last study group, and I think they really should be proactive in removing impediments. But I'm not sure if the project manager should step in directly.
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Rebbecca
5 months ago
Easy peasy! The answer is clearly C. The team needs to take ownership and prioritize the open issues to get them resolved quickly.
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Gene
5 months ago
Okay, I've got a strategy here. I think option B is the way to go - we need to clearly define what constitutes an impediment and make sure the scrum master understands their role.
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Sylvie
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I'll need to re-read the question and think through the potential consequences of each choice.
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Jaleesa
5 months ago
This seems like a tricky situation. I'll need to carefully consider the options and think about the best approach to address the team's concerns.
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Thea
1 year ago
Ah, the perils of scrum! I'd go with B - the PM needs to step in and clarify the scrum master's role before the whole thing falls apart.
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Jospeh
1 year ago
A) Request an additional resource to assist in solving all of the impediments listed by the team.
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Ozell
1 year ago
C) Request the team review and prioritize the open impediments to resolve all of them as soon as possible.
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Gabriele
1 year ago
B) Determine and agree when a situation becomes an impediment to be solved by the scrum master.
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Daren
1 year ago
Ah, classic scrum drama! I'd say B is the right call - the PM needs to set some ground rules and make sure everyone is on the same page.
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Bulah
1 year ago
D) Push back, explaining that a self-organized team should address all of the problems to get the work done.
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Cristal
1 year ago
C) Request the team review and prioritize the open impediments to resolve all of them as soon as possible.
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Major
1 year ago
B) Determine and agree when a situation becomes an impediment to be solved by the scrum master.
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Shonda
1 year ago
I agree with Raul, the team needs to take ownership and resolve the impediments on their own.
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Lizette
1 year ago
Ooh, tricky one. I think B is the way to go - the PM needs to work with the scrum master to define the scope of their role and responsibilities.
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Doretha
1 year ago
D: Pushing back might not be the best approach, the team needs support to address the blockers.
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Golda
1 year ago
C: The team should definitely prioritize and resolve the open impediments as soon as possible.
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Rickie
1 year ago
B: Yeah, it's important for everyone to be on the same page about what the scrum master should handle.
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Peggie
1 year ago
A: I agree, defining when a situation becomes an impediment is crucial for clarity.
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Erick
1 year ago
D) Push back, explaining that a self-organized team should address all of the problems to get the work done.
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Mozell
1 year ago
C) Request the team review and prioritize the open impediments to resolve all of them as soon as possible.
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Jamie
1 year ago
B) Determine and agree when a situation becomes an impediment to be solved by the scrum master.
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Raul
1 year ago
I disagree, I believe the team should review and prioritize the open impediments themselves.
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Leeann
1 year ago
Haha, the team is really throwing the scrum master under the bus! I'd go with C - the team should take ownership and prioritize the issues themselves.
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Rosalind
1 year ago
Hmm, the scrum master seems to be dropping the ball here. B sounds like the best option - the PM needs to set clear expectations and guidelines for what constitutes an impediment.
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Helene
1 year ago
Hmm, the scrum master seems to be dropping the ball here. B sounds like the best option - the PM needs to set clear expectations and guidelines for what constitutes an impediment.
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Alishia
1 year ago
C) Request the team review and prioritize the open impediments to resolve all of them as soon as possible.
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Adelle
1 year ago
B) Determine and agree when a situation becomes an impediment to be solved by the scrum master.
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Breana
1 year ago
B) Determine and agree when a situation becomes an impediment to be solved by the scrum master.
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Norah
1 year ago
A) Request an additional resource to assist in solving all of the impediments listed by the team.
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Willetta
1 year ago
A) Request an additional resource to assist in solving all of the impediments listed by the team.
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Dorothy
1 year ago
I think the project manager should request an additional resource to help with the impediments.
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