PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) — Question 209

The team is derailed by a demand from a senior manager unrelated to the project. How does the agile coach help the team?

Answer options

• A. By coaching the team to outperform previous velocity
• B. By coaching the team to adhere to expectations set by the scrum master
• C. By encouraging overestimation to increase velocity
• D. By advising the team to remain committed and focused on project goals

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because the agile coach should help the team stay focused on their project objectives despite external distractions. Options A, B, and C do not address the immediate need to maintain project focus and could lead to further derailment of the team's efforts.