PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) — Question 151

An agile project has three more iterations before the release. There is lot of report functionality to be created and defects to be cleared. During a daily scrum, a team member suggests a timebox spike to find a more efficient way to deliver reports.
What should the project leader do?

Answer options

• A. Encourage the team to self-organize and determine how to best complete their existing work and this spike
• B. Encourage the team to complete their just existing work since the team velocity indicates they are already struggling to meet the release goal
• C. Direct the team to defer the spike until the next release and add the action on the backlog for prioritization
• D. Direct the team to work on the spike immediately given the importance of reporting functionality to complete the iteration

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because it promotes team autonomy and encourages self-organization, allowing the team to manage their workload effectively. Options B and C restrict the team's ability to innovate and adapt, which is crucial in agile methodologies. Option D forces immediate action on the spike, potentially disrupting the team's current workflow and priorities.