PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) — Question 101

A new agile project manager accepts an assignment to manage a well-established team. Many team members have worked together on this product for several years. During a meeting, the project manager notices that team members offer little vocal interaction, yet all required tasks are completed on time.
What type of behaviour does this describe?

Answer options

• A. Synchronous
• B. Collaborative
• C. Passive-aggressive
• D. Random

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, as the team is effectively collaborating even if their communication is minimal, demonstrating that they can work together successfully without constant interaction. A (Synchronous) suggests real-time interaction which is not evident here, C (Passive-aggressive) indicates an indirect way of expressing anger that does not apply in this scenario, and D (Random) implies a lack of structure or purpose, which is contradictory to the team completing tasks on time.