Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 1253

During an iteration of a project, a planned activity becomes more complex. The work should be delivered in the shortest time possible.
What approach should be used in this situation?

Answer options

• A. The team facilitator gets support from external team members.
• B. The team members bring in a specialist to help them
• C. The product owner moves it to the product backlog.
• D. The cross-functional team member work together to complete the activity

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because having cross-functional team members work together ensures that various skills and expertise are utilized to address the complexity and expedite the completion of the task. Options A and B involve external assistance which may slow down the process, while option C delays the task by moving it to the backlog instead of addressing the issue immediately.