Discuss Scrum PSPO-II Exam Topic 2 Question 29

You work for a large financial institution. Your products have many interdependencies: you have

mobile, web, and ATM product interfaces to financial products like savings, checking, spending,

electronic payments, credit cards, and investments. When any of these financial products

change, the changes ripple throughout the mobile, web, and ATM clients, and maintaining

consistency is challenging. What should you do to reduce this problem?

(choose the best answer)

AForm products that are as independent as possible and let each product determine
their own release plans, but ensure coordination.

BCreate a centralized, coordinated cross-product Development Plan to ensure
consistency.

CAppoint a Project Lead to oversee all the products.

DEnsure that the PMO manages the inter-product dependencies.

EAll of the above.

Suggested Answer: A

A is correct because forming products that are as independent as possible reduces the complexity and dependency of the product development, and allows each product to deliver value faster and more frequently1.Coordination among the products is still necessary to ensure alignment and consistency, but it should not be centralized or imposed by a higher authority2.B is incorrect because creating a centralized, coordinated cross-product Development Plan goes against the principles of empiricism, self-organization, and agility that Scrum promotes3.C is incorrect because appointing a Project Lead to oversee all the products undermines the accountability and autonomy of the Product Owners and the Scrum Teams4.D is incorrect because ensuring that the PMO manages the inter-product dependencies creates a layer of bureaucracy and control that hinders the collaboration and innovation of the Scrum Teams5. E is incorrect because it includes all the wrong answers.

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36 comments · newest first

Cherry 10 months ago

Wait, can we really manage all those dependencies effectively?

Gilberto 10 months ago

Totally agree, centralized plans help avoid chaos!

Cathern 10 months ago

I think option B is the best choice for consistency.

Becky 10 months ago

Option D sounds solid, PMO should handle this!

Shannon 10 months ago

I’m not sure about option A, seems too loose.

Pamela 11 months ago

I recall a practice question that emphasized managing inter-product dependencies, so I’m leaning towards the PMO option, but I’m not entirely confident.

Sharee 11 months ago

Appointing a Project Lead sounds like a good idea, but I feel like it might create bottlenecks if they aren't well-coordinated with all teams.

Dwight 11 months ago

I think a centralized Development Plan could help maintain consistency across all products, but I wonder if it might slow down individual teams.

Tasia 11 months ago

I remember discussing the importance of product independence in our last class, but I'm not sure if letting each product decide their release plans is the best approach.

Verlene 12 months ago

I'm a bit unsure about this one. There are pros and cons to each of the options, and I'm not sure which one would be the most effective. I'll need to think it through carefully before making a decision.

Kattie 12 months ago

This is a great question! I feel pretty confident that option B is the way to go. Maintaining consistency across all those interdependent products is crucial, and a centralized plan seems like the best way to achieve that.

Refugia 12 months ago

Okay, I think I've got a handle on this. I'm leaning towards option B - a centralized, coordinated cross-product Development Plan. That seems like the most comprehensive approach to ensuring consistency across the different products and interfaces.

Beatriz 1 year ago

Hmm, this is a challenging one. I'm not entirely sure which option would be the best, but I think I'll start by trying to understand the key factors at play here.

Nan 1 year ago

This looks like a tricky question. I'll need to carefully consider the options and think through the pros and cons of each approach.

Eva 1 year ago

Interdependencies? More like a tangled web of nightmares! Option B is the only sane choice here.

Nobuko 1 year ago

I like the PMO idea, but they'll need some serious project management chops to untangle this mess. Option B is the safest bet.

Amira 1 year ago

↳ replying to Nobuko

Yes, Option B seems like the most logical choice to reduce the interdependencies.

Franklyn 1 year ago

↳ replying to Nobuko

It's a tough situation, but having a centralized plan will definitely help.

Penney 1 year ago

↳ replying to Nobuko

I agree, having a cross-product Development Plan will help maintain consistency.

Willow 1 year ago

↳ replying to Nobuko

Option B is definitely the way to go. Centralized coordination is key.

Shaun 1 year ago

Haha, a Project Lead to oversee all the products? That's like herding cats! Option B is the only way to keep this beast under control.

Lashandra 1 year ago

↳ replying to Shaun

I think having each product determine their own release plans could lead to inconsistencies.

Stanton 1 year ago

↳ replying to Shaun

Yeah, a centralized plan would definitely help keep everything in line.

Dominga 1 year ago

↳ replying to Shaun

I agree, trying to have one person oversee everything would be chaotic.

Anastacia 1 year ago

I'm not sure. Maybe we should consider option D as well.

Marvel 1 year ago

I agree with Keena. A centralized plan would definitely help.

Thaddeus 2 years ago

Option B seems the way to go. Centralized coordination is key to managing all these interdependencies.

Dawne 1 year ago

↳ replying to Thaddeus

Yes, having a centralized approach can help in reducing the challenges of managing interdependencies.

Isabelle 1 year ago

↳ replying to Thaddeus

It's important to have a clear structure in place to handle all the different products.

Sunny 1 year ago

↳ replying to Thaddeus

I agree, having a centralized plan would definitely help in maintaining consistency.

Rosendo 1 year ago

↳ replying to Thaddeus

Option B seems the way to go. Centralized coordination is key to managing all these interdependencies.

Elbert 1 year ago

↳ replying to Thaddeus

Definitely, it's important to have a clear plan in place to manage all the different product interfaces.

Sarina 1 year ago

↳ replying to Thaddeus

It would be much easier to track changes and ensure everything is in sync.

Mose 1 year ago

↳ replying to Thaddeus

I agree, having a centralized plan would definitely help in ensuring consistency.

Bev 1 year ago

↳ replying to Thaddeus

Option B seems the way to go. Centralized coordination is key to managing all these interdependencies.

Keena 2 years ago

I think we should go with option B.

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