Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 1205

During a daily standup meeting, a roadblock was raised that is preventing one of the team members from proceeding with work. The project manager figures out that it is due to a technical issue.
What should the project manager do to prioritize this critical impediment?

Answer options

• A. Solve the issue for the team member.
• B. Perform a brainstorming session to address the issue and add the solution to the sprint.
• C. Escalate the issue to the software vendor for technical resolution.
• D. Coach the team to come up with their own solution and add it to the next sprint.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because a brainstorming session allows the team to collaboratively identify potential solutions, which can then be prioritized and added to the sprint. Answer A is incorrect as it takes away ownership from the team. C is not ideal since it delays resolution and might not engage the team. D, while encouraging teamwork, lacks immediate action to resolve the current impediment.