PMP Question #835: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

Question

A project manager has recently been assigned to an agile project and discovers that a contractor for the project does not have any experience with agile. What should the project manager do?

Options

• AAsk the project sponsor to replace the contractor since they do not have agile experience
• BIssue a formal notice to the contractor to obtain an agile certification.
• CInstruct the contractor to receive agile training since the project has already started.
• DConsult the project team to understand the extent of the training needs for the contractor.

Explanation

To address a contractor's lack of agile experience, the project manager should first consult the project team to assess specific training needs.

Common mistakes.

• A. Replacing a contractor is an extreme measure that could cause delays and cost increases, and should not be the first action.
• B. Issuing a formal notice for certification is prescriptive and may not address the practical skills needed; formal certifications aren't always a direct measure of practical agile experience.
• C. Instructing training without understanding specific needs might lead to inefficient or irrelevant training.

Concept tested. Assessing team training needs in agile projects

Reference. https://agilemanifesto.org/principles.html

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