Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 1114

An agile team has completed 9 out of 10 stories for the sprint. During the retrospective, a few team members pointed out that they finished all of their stories. However, one team member failed to finish a story.

What should the agile leader do?

Answer options

• A. Emphasize to the team that each member is responsible for their story, but the team is collectively responsible for finishing the sprint.
• B. Suggest that the team assign stories at the beginning of the sprint based on each person's strengths to maximize performance.
• C. Work with the product owner to remove the story from the sprint because the points cannot be split.
• D. Ask the team to address this at the next sprint planning instead of at the retrospective.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because it highlights the importance of individual accountability while also emphasizing the collective responsibility of the team. Option B suggests a method for future sprints rather than addressing the current issue. Option C would not be appropriate as it avoids accountability and does not foster team reflection. Option D delays addressing a crucial team dynamic issue that should be resolved in the retrospective.