PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) — Question 241

A project team developer has been involved in a large corporate initiative that has negatively impacted team productivity on another project to which they have been assigned. How should the developer have handled this situation?

Answer options

• A. Worked as planned to meet the team's commitments and participated in other events as time permitted.
• B. Worked extensively on the corporate initiative in order to inform the team of that effort.
• C. Asked to be relieved of project tasks to maintain team velocity.
• D. Have not participated in any initiative that could take focus away from the team’s project and goals.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, as asking to be relieved of project tasks is a proactive way to protect the team's productivity. Options A and B may cause further distractions, while D is unrealistic as it does not allow for any involvement in important initiatives.