PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) — Question 102

An agile coach realizes that a team responsible for a major release is a few months behind schedule. The marketing department is unaware of this delay, and is planning to start the marketing campaign and announce the release.
What should the agile coach do?

Answer options

• A. Meet with the agile team lead to discuss ways to improve the team velocity and get back on track
• B. Use this as a learning opportunity and allow the team to handle the situation when the marketing campaign begins
• C. In the upcoming retrospective, discuss ways to improve sharing project status information
• D. Meet with the marketing stakeholders to explain that the team will miss the planned release date

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, as it is crucial for the agile coach to communicate the delay to the marketing stakeholders to prevent misinformation and manage expectations. Answer A focuses on improving team velocity, which is not an immediate solution to the communication issue. Answer B suggests ignoring the problem, which could lead to greater issues, and Answer C, while valuable for future improvements, does not address the current situation effectively.