1. A critical issue arises that will delay the project by one week.

Your team has identified a

workaround that requires reallocating additional resources from another department.
However, the functional manager is unwilling to release these resources. What should you
do first?

o A. Escalate the issue to the sponsor.

o B. Negotiate with the functional manager and explain the project impact.

o C. Reprioritize your tasks to accommodate the delay.

o D. Inform the stakeholders about the potential delay and wait for their input.

Your Answer: B. Negotiate with the functional manager and explain the project impact.
Correct Answer: B. Negotiate with the functional manager and explain the project impact.

Explanation: Discussing resource reassignment first with the functional manager aligns with the
PMI's emphasis on collaboration and resource management. Escalation is a last resort when
negotiation fails.

2. Your project is facing resistance(against) from a key stakeholder group, and their
objections may affect deliverables. You have already had a discussion with the team and
functional manager, but there has been no resolution. What should be your next step?

o A. Escalate the issue to the sponsor for resolution.

o B. Convene another meeting with all stakeholders to address the objections.

o C. Document the resistance and move forward with the existing plan.

o D. Seek input from a neutral third party to mediate the conflict.

Your Answer: A. Escalate the issue to the sponsor for resolution.

Correct Answer: C. Log the change request and present it to the Change Control Board (CCB).

Explanation: Scope changes should be handled via the change control process. Sponsors are
informed of approved changes but are not involved in deciding on scope changes unless
escalated.

3. A conflict arises between two departments over resource allocation. Both department
managers refuse to cooperate, and it’s impacting your project timeline. Do you escalate
the issue or try to mediate further?

o A. Escalate the issue to the sponsor immediately.

o B. Mediate between the two departments and propose a compromise.

o C. Reallocate resources within your team to minimize the impact.

 o D. Pause the project until the conflict is resolved.

Your Answer: A. Escalate the issue to the sponsor immediately.

Correct Answer: B. Reassess the resource allocation with the functional manager or team lead.
Explanation: Sponsors should only be involved in escalated, unresolved issues. The project manager
should first collaborate with team leads to mitigate the resource issue.

4. A key team member is consistently underperforming, and despite discussions with their
functional manager, there has been no improvement. The performance is now impacting
critical milestones. What is your best course of action?

o A. Escalate the issue to the sponsor.

o B. Request a replacement resource from the functional manager.

o C. Reassign tasks within the team to cover for the underperforming member.

o D. Conduct a performance improvement discussion with the team member again.

Your Answer: A. Escalate the issue to the sponsor.

Correct Answer: B. Convene a team meeting to analyze the cause and determine recovery actions.
Explanation: PMBOK emphasizes resolving issues within the team before escalating them. Escalation
occurs only if internal solutions are ineffective.

5. The sponsor introduces a major scope change that conflicts with the current objectives.
The team has voiced concerns about its feasibility, but the sponsor insists on moving
forward. What should you do?

o A. Implement the change and adjust the timeline and budget accordingly.

o B. Discuss the concerns with the sponsor and document the impact.

o C. Escalate the issue to the Change Control Board (CCB).

o D. Reject the change and proceed with the original objectives.

Your Answer: C. Escalate the issue to the Change Control Board (CCB).
Correct Answer: C. Escalate the issue to the Change Control Board (CCB).
Explanation: Budget-related issues must follow the formal change control process. Sponsors approve
major financial changes post-CCB decisions.

6. During a meeting, a senior executive bypasses the sponsor and demands a change to
project deliverables. This change is outside the agreed-upon scope and could affect your
timeline. How should you respond?
 o A. Inform the sponsor about the request and await their guidance.

o B. Accommodate the change immediately to maintain good relations.

o C. Log the change request and present it to the Change Control Board (CCB).

o D. Decline the change and refer the executive to the sponsor.

Your Answer: C. Log the change request and present it to the Change Control Board (CCB).
Correct Answer: A. Log the change request and present it to the Change Control Board (CCB).
Explanation: All change requests are formally documented and reviewed by the CCB to assess their
impact on scope, budget, and schedule.

7. A compliance issue has been identified that could result in significant penalties if not
addressed. Your team is working on a solution, but you’re unsure if it will meet regulatory
deadlines. Should you escalate immediately?

o A. Yes, escalate to the sponsor and seek additional resources.

o B. No, let the team attempt a solution first.

o C. Document the risk and share it with stakeholders.

o D. Escalate only if the team’s solution fails.

Your Answer: C. Document the risk and share it with stakeholders.

Correct Answer: C. Document the risk and share it with stakeholders.
Explanation: Documenting risks, updating the risk register, and communicating with stakeholders are
critical steps in the risk management process.

8. A key stakeholder continuously skips project meetings, delaying critical approvals. Despite
multiple attempts to engage them, there has been no improvement. Should you escalate
this to the sponsor?

o A. Yes, escalate to the sponsor immediately.

o B. No, assign someone from the team to follow up with the stakeholder.

o C. Revisit the communication plan and tailor it to the stakeholder.

o D. Proceed with alternative approvals to avoid delays.

Your Answer: A. Yes, escalate to the sponsor immediately.

Correct Answer: C. Convene a meeting to align stakeholders’ expectations.
Explanation: The project manager should resolve disagreements by facilitating discussions.
Escalation occurs only when alignment is unattainable.
 9. A stakeholder is pressuring you to prioritize their requests over project deliverables,
potentially jeopardizing the project schedule. How should you handle this situation?

o A. Escalate the stakeholder’s request to the sponsor.

o B. Explain the project constraints and gain their alignment.

o C. Accommodate their request and adjust the schedule.

o D. Reject their request and proceed with the planned deliverables.

Your Answer: D. Reject their request and proceed with the planned deliverables.
Correct Answer: A. Submit a formal change request and consult the Change Control Board (CCB).
Explanation: Stakeholder requests must be managed via the formal change control process. Simply
rejecting or accepting without documentation is non-compliant.

10. The functional manager of a resource-critical department decides to reassign your team
members to another high-priority project, jeopardizing your deliverables. Do you escalate
this to the sponsor?

o A. Yes, escalate to the sponsor immediately.

o B. No, negotiate with the functional manager to retain the resources.

o C. Reassign tasks within your team to adjust to the resource loss.

o D. Delay the project until the resources are reassigned.

Your Answer: B. No, negotiate with the functional manager to retain the resources.
Correct Answer: B. No, negotiate with the functional manager to retain the resources.
Explanation: Negotiating resource reallocation aligns with stakeholder and resource management
best practices. Escalation occurs only after failed negotiations.

11. During project execution, a critical vendor informs the project manager that they will not be
able to meet the agreed delivery schedule due to unforeseen circumstances. The delay impacts the
critical path of the project. What should the project manager do first?

a. Escalate the issue to the project sponsor and request additional funding for expedited shipping.
b. Conduct a risk assessment and update the risk register to reflect the vendor's delay.
c. Convene a meeting with the vendor to explore alternative solutions and possible mitigations.
d. Update the project schedule and inform stakeholders of the revised timeline.

Your Answer: C. Convene a meeting with the vendor to explore alternative solutions and possible
mitigations.
Correct Answer: C. Convene a meeting with the vendor to explore alternative solutions and possible
mitigations.
Explanation: The project manager must first engage with the vendor to mitigate delays and
document the impacts.

12. A project team member informs the project manager that they are unable to meet their
current task deadlines due to unforeseen complexities. The project timeline is at risk. What should
the project manager do next?

a. Discuss the situation with the functional manager to allocate additional resources.
b. Inform the project sponsor about the delay and request an extension of the deadline.
c. Facilitate a meeting with the team member and other team leads to identify potential solutions.
d. Update the project schedule and communicate the delays to all stakeholders.

Your Answer: C. Facilitate a meeting with the team member and other team leads to identify
potential solutions.
Correct Answer: C. Facilitate a meeting with the team member and other team leads to identify
potential solutions.
Explanation: Facilitating problem-solving within the team is the first step. Escalation occurs only if
issues persist.

13. During stakeholder engagement, a key stakeholder introduces a new requirement that is
outside the current scope but critical for the project's success. What is the most appropriate next
step for the project manager?

a. Document the new requirement as a change request and initiate the formal change control
process.
b. Reject the new requirement, citing scope constraints, and continue with the current plan.
c. Seek approval from the project sponsor to immediately include the new requirement.
d. Reassign resources to prioritize the new requirement and defer lower-priority tasks.

Your Answer: A. Document the new requirement as a change request and initiate the formal change
control process.
Correct Answer: A. Document the new requirement as a change request and initiate the formal
change control process.
Explanation: Any new requirement must be documented and processed formally to assess feasibility
and approval.

14. A critical issue arises that requires immediate resolution to prevent project delays. However,
the functional manager responsible for resolving the issue is unresponsive. What should the
project manager do?
a. Escalate the issue to the project sponsor, requesting intervention to resolve the matter.
b. Attempt to resolve the issue by engaging other members of the functional team.
c. Document the delay and include it in the issue log for future reference.
d. Redirect project resources to handle the issue temporarily until the functional manager responds.

Your Answer: A. Escalate the issue to the project sponsor, requesting intervention to resolve the
matter.
Correct Answer: B. Attempt to resolve the issue by engaging other members of the functional team.
Explanation: PMBOK recommends engaging alternative functional resources first. Sponsors should
only be involved after exhausting internal solutions

15. While preparing a project status report, the project manager discovers that one team is
consistently underperforming, jeopardizing the overall timeline. What should the project manager
do first?

a. Meet with the team lead to identify and resolve performance issues.
b. Escalate the issue to senior management, requesting additional oversight.
c. Redistribute tasks to other teams to mitigate the impact of underperformance.
d. Update the stakeholders and recommend revising the project timeline.

Your Answer: A. Meet with the team lead to identify and resolve performance issues.
Correct Answer: A. Meet with the team lead to identify and resolve performance issues.
Explanation: Addressing performance issues at the team level aligns with stakeholder and team
management principles.

16. A client has raised concerns about the quality of deliverables during a project review meeting.
The project team believes the deliverables meet the agreed standards. What should the project
manager do?

a. Conduct a thorough quality review to validate the client’s concerns.

b. Escalate the issue to the project sponsor for clarification on quality expectations.
c. Arrange a follow-up meeting with the client and the project team to align expectations.
d. Continue with the project as planned, citing the original quality agreements.

Your Answer: A. Conduct a thorough quality review to validate the client’s concerns.
Correct Answer: A. Conduct a thorough quality review to validate the client’s concerns.
Explanation: The PMBOK recommends validating concerns through quality reviews before taking
corrective actions.
17. A team member bypasses the communication management plan and shares project updates
directly with a key stakeholder. The updates are inconsistent with the approved project status
report. What should the project manager do first?

a. Escalate the issue to the stakeholder and clarify the accurate project status.
b. Reinforce the communication management plan with the team member.
c. Remove the team member from stakeholder communications to avoid future issues.
d. Include the incident in the lessons learned repository for future reference.

Your Answer: A. Escalate the issue to the stakeholder and clarify the accurate project status.
Correct Answer: B. Reinforce the communication management plan with the team member.
Explanation: Reinforcing the communication plan prevents future issues. Escalation is unnecessary
unless the stakeholder relationship is damaged.

18. During project execution, a regulatory change occurs that impacts the project's compliance
requirements. The team is unsure how to proceed. What is the project manager's next step?

a. Escalate the issue to the project sponsor and seek guidance on compliance.
b. Convene a meeting with the team and legal experts to evaluate the impact.
c. Update the risk register and initiate a change request to address compliance needs.
d. Pause project work until a compliance strategy is finalized and approved.

Your Answer: B. Convene a meeting with the team and legal experts to evaluate the impact.
Correct Answer: B. Convene a meeting with the team and legal experts to evaluate the impact.
Explanation: Assessing compliance impacts with experts ensures a comprehensive understanding
before taking action.

19. A senior stakeholder requests weekly status updates in addition to the monthly updates
defined in the communication management plan. This request conflicts with the team's capacity to
deliver work on time. What should the project manager do?

a. Escalate the stakeholder's request to the project sponsor for resolution.

b. Agree to provide the additional updates and redistribute the team's workload.
c. Meet with the stakeholder to explain the impact of the request and seek a compromise.
d. Decline the request, citing the agreed communication management plan.

Your Answer: C. Meet with the stakeholder to explain the impact of the request and seek a
compromise.
Correct Answer: C. Meet with the stakeholder to explain the impact of the request and seek a
compromise.
Explanation: Communicating the impact of their request aligns with stakeholder engagement and
ensures a balance of stakeholder needs and project goals.
20. A conflict arises between two functional managers about resource allocation for the project.
Both claim their priorities are critical, and the project timeline is at risk. What should the project
manager do?

a. Escalate the issue to the project sponsor to prioritize resource allocation.

b. Facilitate a resolution meeting between the functional managers to align priorities.
c. Reassign tasks to available resources to maintain progress while the issue is resolved.
d. Document the conflict in the issue log and proceed with the current resource plan.

Your Answer: B. Facilitate a resolution meeting between the functional managers to align priorities.
Correct Answer: B. Facilitate a resolution meeting between the functional managers to align
priorities.
Explanation: Facilitating conflict resolution aligns with PMBOK’s conflict management best practices.
Escalation is a last resort.

Topic 1: How do Agile teams prioritize deliverables to

ensure business value while staying within time and cost
constraints?

During a sprint planning session, the Product Owner insists on prioritizing low-priority backlog items
that are simpler to implement but leave out high-priority features requested by stakeholders. What
should the Scrum Master do?

A) Allow the Product Owner to decide as they own the backlog.

B) Facilitate a discussion on the importance of business value and stakeholder priorities.

C) Escalate the issue to the project sponsor.

D) Proceed with the Product Owner's decision to avoid conflict.

The project sponsor demands the team deliver two additional features in the current sprint, which
exceeds the team's average velocity. How should the team handle this situation?

A) Accept the demand and work overtime to complete the sprint.

B) Reprioritize the backlog and select features that maximize value.

C) Escalate the issue to the Scrum Master for resolution.

D) Reject the request as it exceeds the original commitment.

Midway through the sprint, the Product Owner suggests a major shift in priorities to focus on a new
deliverable with higher business value. What is the best course of action?

A) Abandon the current sprint and start a new one.

B) Discuss the change in the next sprint planning meeting.

C) Negotiate to complete the current sprint while planning the change for the next one.

D) Incorporate the change immediately to maintain flexibility.

A team is working on features that provide minimal business value but are technically easier. What
should the Product Owner do?

A) Continue the sprint since it has already started.

B) Redirect the team’s efforts toward high-value items, even if it disrupts the sprint.

C) Prepare a new backlog for the next sprint to address this gap.

D) Allow the team to focus on easier tasks to build momentum.

The project budget is nearly exhausted, but several high-priority backlog items remain. What should
the team focus on?

A) Deliver features that maximize stakeholder satisfaction.

B) Deliver as many backlog items as possible within the remaining budget.

C) Propose an extension of the budget to the client.

D) Select tasks based on technical complexity rather than priority.

How should an Agile team ensure that high-priority deliverables are aligned with stakeholder
expectations?

A) Use sprint retrospectives to review deliverable alignment.

B) Conduct regular backlog grooming sessions with stakeholders.

C) Schedule weekly demos to validate all completed work.

D) Rely on the Product Owner to handle stakeholder expectations.

What is the best strategy for a team to balance time constraints and high-value features?

A) Extend the sprint length to accommodate all high-value features.

B) Split high-value features into smaller deliverables and prioritize them.

C) Reduce testing efforts to save time for high-value work.

D) Shift less critical features to future sprints.

If a high-value deliverable exceeds the team's capacity for a sprint, how should the team proceed?

A) Defer the deliverable to the next sprint.

B) Break the deliverable into smaller increments that fit within the sprint.

C) Work overtime to complete the deliverable.

D) Ask the Product Owner to deprioritize other items.

A new stakeholder joins the project and demands changes to prioritization that conflict with the
established roadmap. What should the Scrum Master do?

A) Implement the changes to satisfy the new stakeholder.

B) Facilitate a meeting between stakeholders to discuss priorities.

C) Escalate the issue to the project sponsor.

D) Enforce the existing roadmap to avoid disruption.

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Topic 2: If a client requests a high-value feature mid-project, how should the project manager
handle it?

A client proposes a high-value feature mid-project that will exceed the budget and timeline. What is
the first step for the Project Manager?
A) Initiate a change request for the feature.

B) Escalate the issue to the project sponsor for approval.

C) Reassess the project scope and constraints with stakeholders.

D) Reject the request due to limited resources.

A high-value feature is requested mid-project, but the scope is locked due to contractual obligations.
How should the Project Manager respond?

A) Escalate the issue to the legal team.

B) Negotiate with the client to adjust scope or budget.

C) Deny the request and proceed as planned.

D) Ask the team to incorporate the change without notifying stakeholders.

The client insists on a new feature that conflicts with previously agreed-upon deliverables. How
should the Project Manager handle this?

A) Reprioritize the deliverables to accommodate the new feature.

B) Communicate the trade-offs and impacts to the client.

C) Implement the feature without adjusting the timeline.

D) Reject the request to maintain project goals.

A high-value feature can only be delivered by extending the timeline. Who should approve this
decision?

A) The Product Owner.

B) The Project Sponsor.

C) The Scrum Master.

D) The Project Manager.

A high-value feature is introduced mid-project, and the team must stop work on another task to
accommodate it. What should the Project Manager prioritize?

A) Minimize disruption by finishing the ongoing task first.

B) Ensure the new feature aligns with strategic goals.

C) Communicate the change to stakeholders immediately.

D) Proceed with the feature and adjust the schedule later

A client requests a new high-value feature during the middle of the project, but its addition will
impact the current sprint's scope. What should the Project Manager prioritize first?

A) Immediately add the feature to the sprint backlog to avoid delays.

B) Evaluate the impact on cost, timeline, and resources, then communicate with the client.

C) Discuss the request with the team to determine if they can handle the new feature.

D) Postpone the feature request and inform the client that it will be addressed in the next release.

The client has requested a high-value feature that conflicts with the current project scope and
timeline. How should the Project Manager address this?

A) Agree to the change, even if it affects the project constraints.

B) Suggest adding the feature in a future release and negotiate with the client about priorities.

C) Add the feature immediately, regardless of the impact on timeline or cost.

D) Ignore the request and focus on completing the current scope.

A high-value feature has been requested by the client, but the team’s current sprint is already full.
What should the Project Manager do?

A) Remove lower-priority tasks from the current sprint to accommodate the feature.

B) Suggest that the client wait for the next sprint to include the feature.

C) Add the feature into the current sprint and work extra hours to complete the task.

D) Inform the client that the feature cannot be added until the next iteration.

The client insists on including a high-value feature in the current release, which could cause scope
creep. How should the Project Manager address the situation?

A) Allow the feature to be included but extend the project timeline and increase the budget.

B) Reassess the project’s scope and priorities, then provide the client with an updated project plan.

C) Decline the feature request and focus on the initial scope of the project.

D) Add the feature without any changes to scope, cost, or timeline.

After reviewing the request for a high-value feature mid-project, the Project Manager determines
that it can be included in the project without negatively impacting delivery. What should the Project
Manager do next?
A) Inform the client that the feature will be included without any further discussion.

B) Review the potential risks, update the project plan, and communicate changes to the client and
stakeholders.

C) Agree to the feature request and allocate resources without further approval.

D) Add the feature but do not inform the team or stakeholders about the changes.

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Topic 3: What steps should an Agile team take when team velocity decreases and high-priority
tasks are at risk?

During a sprint review, the team identifies that velocity has dropped over the past three sprints.
High-priority tasks are now at risk of being delayed. What is the Scrum Master’s first step?

A) Conduct a root cause analysis during the next retrospective.

B) Increase sprint length to accommodate more tasks.

C) Reassign tasks to high-performing team members.

D) Escalate the issue to the Product Owner.

A team member raises concerns about an unmanageable workload, which is contributing to reduced
velocity. What should the Scrum Master do?

A) Reduce the workload by moving some tasks to the next sprint.

B) Encourage the team member to manage their time better.

C) Replace the team member with someone more efficient.

D) Provide training to improve the team member's capacity.

Velocity has dropped due to unforeseen technical challenges in a high-priority feature. How should
the team address this?

A) Extend the sprint to accommodate the delays.

B) Seek technical assistance or expertise to resolve the challenges.

C) Move the feature to the next sprint to maintain progress.

D) Reduce the scope of the feature to meet the sprint deadline.

The Product Owner insists on delivering all planned high-priority features despite a consistent drop
in velocity. How should the team respond?

A) Work overtime to meet the expectations.

B) Negotiate a reduction in scope or timeline extension.

C) Accept the additional workload to prioritize stakeholder needs.

D) Escalate the issue to the project sponsor.

The team has been over-committing in sprint planning, which has led to a consistent drop in velocity.
What should the Scrum Master focus on?

A) Train the team to estimate story points more accurately.

B) Reduce the number of story points planned in the next sprint.

C) Encourage the Product Owner to reprioritize the backlog.

D) Assign fewer tasks to each team member to balance workload.

A decrease in team velocity is observed due to increasing technical debt. How should the team
address this in future sprints?

A) Focus exclusively on technical debt until it is fully resolved.

B) Allocate a portion of each sprint to address technical debt.

C) Add more resources to resolve technical debt faster.

D) Postpone technical debt tasks to avoid affecting velocity.

A team member leaves mid-sprint, reducing the team's capacity significantly. What should the Scrum
Master prioritize?

A) Adjust the sprint backlog to match the reduced capacity.

B) Request a replacement immediately to cover the gap.

C) Cancel the sprint and start a new one with a revised plan.

D) Work with the Product Owner to deprioritize low-value tasks.

Velocity has decreased due to a team member's prolonged absence. What long-term strategy should
the team adopt?

A) Cross-train team members to handle multiple roles.

B) Hire additional resources to increase capacity.

C) Focus on simpler tasks to improve morale and velocity.

D) Reschedule all high-priority tasks to future sprints.

The team consistently underperforms in completing high-priority tasks due to unclear requirements.
What is the best approach?

A) Clarify requirements before starting work on any feature.

B) Escalate the issue to the Product Owner for resolution.

C) Allocate more time in the sprint for requirement gathering.

D) Reduce the complexity of tasks to improve performance.

Stakeholders express concerns over delayed high-priority features caused by decreasing velocity.
What should the Scrum Master focus on in the next retrospective?

A) Discussing ways to improve team morale and engagement.

B) Identifying process inefficiencies and areas for improvement.

C) Revising the definition of "done" to accelerate delivery.

D) Encouraging the team to work extra hours to meet expectations.

Here are sample complex PMP-style questions that test your understanding of
prioritization in the product backlog, particularly how risks are implicitly managed in
Agile by prioritizing work:

Question 1: Situational Analysis

.
 You are managing an Agile team working on a project that includes developing a
complex artificial intelligence (AI) feature. During backlog refinement, the team
identifies this feature as both high-value and high-risk due to the lack of clarity about
the required algorithms. As the Product Owner, what should you do first?

.
1. Add the AI feature to the sprint backlog for the upcoming sprint to start working on it
immediately.
2. Break the AI feature into smaller, manageable tasks such as research, prototyping, and
testing, and prioritize the research task in the backlog.
3. Escalate the risk associated with the AI feature to the Project Sponsor for their approval
before moving forward.
4. Defer the AI feature to a future sprint until all risks can be addressed and a detailed plan is
available.

Answer:
2. Breaking the AI feature into smaller tasks and prioritizing research aligns with
Agile principles of incremental progress and risk reduction. This approach addresses
uncertainty while ensuring value delivery.

Question 2: Risk and Value Trade-Offs

An Agile team is building a cloud-based platform. A high-value feature that allows

integration with third-party APIs is also identified as high-risk due to potential
security vulnerabilities. How should the Product Owner handle this in the backlog?

1. Move the feature to the bottom of the backlog and revisit it in later sprints when resources
are available.
2. Include the feature in the current sprint and direct the team to work on it immediately.
3. Collaborate with the team to identify risk mitigation tasks, such as conducting a security
audit or building a proof-of-concept, and prioritize these tasks before developing the feature.
4. Assign the feature to a specialized third-party team to manage the risk and focus on other
backlog items.

Answer:
3. By identifying mitigation tasks and addressing risks incrementally, the Product
Owner ensures the team can handle the risks effectively while maintaining focus on
high-value work.
 Question 3: Stakeholder Expectations

During a sprint review, stakeholders express urgency to deliver a risky and complex
feature that was previously identified as low-priority in the backlog. The team is
already committed to other high-value work for the sprint. How should the Product
Owner respond?

1. Immediately add the feature to the sprint backlog to satisfy stakeholders' expectations.
2. Reassess the backlog and reprioritize items based on the stakeholders’ input while ensuring
high-value items remain prioritized.
3. Explain to stakeholders that the feature cannot be added due to existing commitments and
defer their request to the next release cycle.
4. Add the feature to the sprint backlog and ask the team to work overtime to accommodate it.

Answer:
2. Agile emphasizes responsiveness to stakeholder needs while maintaining focus on
delivering value. Reassessing the backlog ensures prioritization remains aligned with
business value and risk considerations.

Question 4: Incremental Risk Management

A team is developing a mobile app, and a new feature involving augmented reality
(AR) is ranked as a top priority. The team recognizes that developing the full feature
in one sprint could cause delays due to its complexity. What is the most appropriate
course of action?

1. Postpone the AR feature until the team completes all simpler features in the backlog.
2. Divide the AR feature into smaller tasks, such as research, prototyping, and user testing, and
tackle these incrementally.
3. Remove the AR feature from the backlog and suggest alternative features with lower risk.
4. Assign additional resources to ensure the AR feature is delivered within the sprint.

Answer:
2. Breaking the feature into smaller tasks reduces complexity and allows the team to
address potential risks incrementally while maintaining progress.
 Question 5: Balancing Value and Risk

A Product Owner reviews the backlog and notices that several high-risk features are
at the top, overshadowing other high-value, low-risk items. The team is unsure
whether to tackle the high-risk items first. What should the Product Owner do?

1. Prioritize high-risk items to demonstrate progress on critical features to stakeholders.

2. Reorder the backlog to prioritize high-value, low-risk items and defer high-risk items until risk
mitigation strategies are developed.
3. Conduct a risk assessment meeting with stakeholders to determine whether the high-risk
features should remain prioritized.
4. Remove high-risk items from the backlog to focus solely on low-risk, high-value features.

Answer:
2. Agile encourages delivering value early by prioritizing low-risk, high-value items.
Addressing high-risk features should follow the development of mitigation strategies
or incremental tasks.

These questions simulate real-world scenarios and require thoughtful application of

Agile principles, focusing on risk management through prioritization, collaboration,
and incremental progress.

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