PMP Question #167: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

Question

During the sprint planning of a project, the team members have a disagreement about the comparative size of the backlog items and if they would fit into the next sprint. Considering a hybrid approach, what should the project manager do?

Options

• AAsk an external technical leader to provide input and plan the sprint.
• BRemove the items from the product backlog since the size couldn't be estimated.
• CFacilitate the discussion so that the team members can reach a consensus.
• DMake the decision about the backlog items based on what makes more sense.

Explanation

As a facilitator in an agile or hybrid environment, the project manager should guide the team members through a discussion to help them achieve consensus on sizing backlog items and their fit for the sprint.

Common mistakes.

• A. Bringing in an external technical leader without first allowing the team to attempt to resolve the disagreement internally undermines the team's self-organization and problem-solving abilities.
• B. Removing items from the backlog without team consensus or a thorough understanding of the reasons for disagreement is a premature and disruptive action that bypasses the planning process.
• D. Making the decision independently as the project manager, rather than facilitating the team to reach consensus, goes against agile principles of team self-organization and shared commitment.

Concept tested. Agile facilitation and team self-organization

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