PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) — Question 223

Some members of an agile project team work remotely, so it is difficult to have regular face-to-face backlog grooming sessions. How should the agile practitioner ensure that the team is able to reduce miscommunication and rework in this environment?

Answer options

• A. Understand the physical and virtual communication needs of the team and plan agile events based on the majority of the team members' needs.
• B. Escalate with senior management and ensure that everyone on the project team is physically colocated for all planned agile events.
• C. Invest in technology-collaboration tools to enable effective communication and ensure a common understanding of the scope, issues, and solutions.
• D. Recognize the different communication styles of the stakeholders and take a vote on the best approach that will work for the team.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because investing in collaboration tools enhances communication and understanding among team members, especially in a remote setting. Option A focuses on physical and virtual needs but may not directly address communication effectiveness. Option B is impractical as it requires all team members to be co-located, which is not feasible. Option D, while considering communication styles, does not provide a concrete solution to improve communication.