Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 1383

A team has just adopted an agile approach. During daily standup meetings, the team expressed concerns about task delays. The project leader worked with the product owner to get clarity on the features. The project leader asked the team to fast-track all product features to ensure delivery. Sprints are being completed but with either fewer features or low quality.
What should the project leader have done to ensure success?

Answer options

• A. Asked the team to create an impediment log and keep it updated for use in the next sprint planning
• B. Directed teams to possible solutions that help in removing the impediments and contribute to a timely delivery
• C. Suggested to the team to add impediments as work items in the product backlog to be fixed in the next sprints
• D. Empowered the team to improve their processes, tools, and interactions to be more effective in delivery and removing impediments

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because empowering the team allows them to take ownership of their processes and encourages continuous improvement, which is crucial for agile success. Options A, B, and C are more reactive and do not provide the team with the autonomy and responsibility needed to drive effective change and quality delivery.