PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) — Question 236

During the advanced stages of implementing a complex design, an agile practitioner realizes that the architecture is not scalable for user requirements. The architect suggests a workaround that is minimally adequate but may cause some performance issues.

What should the agile practitioner do?

Answer options

• A. Tell the team that this is unacceptable for the upcoming project.
• B. Implement the workaround since performance issues can be addressed in the next iteration.
• C. Calculate the cost of redoing the architecture and seek management approval.
• D. Brainstorm with the team to identify a solution.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because collaborating with the team encourages creative problem-solving and can lead to a more effective solution than a temporary workaround. Option A is too rigid and dismissive of potential solutions. Option B risks longer-term performance issues that could affect user satisfaction. Option C may delay progress while waiting for approval instead of addressing the immediate problem.