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PMI-ACP Question #649: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is A: Select and implement collaboration tools to augment team interactions. When co-location is not feasible, the agile practitioner should implement collaboration tools (e.g., video conferencing, virtual boards, shared repositories, chat platforms) to replicate the communication and transparency benefits of a co-located team. Option B introduces unneces

Submitted by asante_acc· Apr 18, 2026Team Performance

Question

A project is starting and the type of work is complex and suitable for agile. In assessing the team members, it appears that co-location would be a challenge. What should the agile practitioner do?

Options

  • ASelect and implement collaboration tools to augment team interactions
  • BProvide each geographical area with their own product owner and divide the work between the
  • CIncrease the number of requirements documents and ensure they are clearly communicated
  • DAfter several sprints, calculate velocity based on primary team location and use secondary team

Explanation

When co-location is not feasible, the agile practitioner should implement collaboration tools (e.g., video conferencing, virtual boards, shared repositories, chat platforms) to replicate the communication and transparency benefits of a co-located team. Option B introduces unnecessary complexity by splitting ownership and risks misalignment. Option C (more requirements documents) is a waterfall approach that adds bureaucracy rather than enabling collaboration. Option D is flawed because using velocity from only one location ignores the reality of a distributed team and creates inequitable performance measurement.

Topics

#Distributed Teams#Collaboration Tools#Team Communication#Agile Practices

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