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PMI Exam PMP Topic 1 Question 89 Discussion

Actual exam question for PMI's PMP exam
Question #: 89
Topic #: 1
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A team shared a complaint regarding the scrum master during the last sprint review. The team expressed that they were delayed because the

scrum master did not remove impediments, such as scheduling some meetings with external teams and obtaining a room to work collaboratively, among other critical blockers.

What should the project manager do?

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Suggested Answer: B

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Thea
2 months ago
Ah, the perils of scrum! I'd go with B - the PM needs to step in and clarify the scrum master's role before the whole thing falls apart.
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Jospeh
1 months ago
A) Request an additional resource to assist in solving all of the impediments listed by the team.
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Ozell
1 months ago
C) Request the team review and prioritize the open impediments to resolve all of them as soon as possible.
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Gabriele
1 months ago
B) Determine and agree when a situation becomes an impediment to be solved by the scrum master.
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Daren
2 months ago
Ah, classic scrum drama! I'd say B is the right call - the PM needs to set some ground rules and make sure everyone is on the same page.
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Bulah
1 months ago
D) Push back, explaining that a self-organized team should address all of the problems to get the work done.
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Cristal
1 months ago
C) Request the team review and prioritize the open impediments to resolve all of them as soon as possible.
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Major
1 months ago
B) Determine and agree when a situation becomes an impediment to be solved by the scrum master.
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Shonda
2 months ago
I agree with Raul, the team needs to take ownership and resolve the impediments on their own.
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Lizette
2 months ago
Ooh, tricky one. I think B is the way to go - the PM needs to work with the scrum master to define the scope of their role and responsibilities.
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Doretha
1 months ago
D: Pushing back might not be the best approach, the team needs support to address the blockers.
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Golda
1 months ago
C: The team should definitely prioritize and resolve the open impediments as soon as possible.
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Rickie
1 months ago
B: Yeah, it's important for everyone to be on the same page about what the scrum master should handle.
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Peggie
1 months ago
A: I agree, defining when a situation becomes an impediment is crucial for clarity.
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Erick
2 months ago
D) Push back, explaining that a self-organized team should address all of the problems to get the work done.
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Mozell
2 months ago
C) Request the team review and prioritize the open impediments to resolve all of them as soon as possible.
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Jamie
2 months ago
B) Determine and agree when a situation becomes an impediment to be solved by the scrum master.
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Raul
3 months ago
I disagree, I believe the team should review and prioritize the open impediments themselves.
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Leeann
3 months ago
Haha, the team is really throwing the scrum master under the bus! I'd go with C - the team should take ownership and prioritize the issues themselves.
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Rosalind
3 months ago
Hmm, the scrum master seems to be dropping the ball here. B sounds like the best option - the PM needs to set clear expectations and guidelines for what constitutes an impediment.
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Helene
2 months ago
Hmm, the scrum master seems to be dropping the ball here. B sounds like the best option - the PM needs to set clear expectations and guidelines for what constitutes an impediment.
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Alishia
2 months ago
C) Request the team review and prioritize the open impediments to resolve all of them as soon as possible.
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Adelle
2 months ago
B) Determine and agree when a situation becomes an impediment to be solved by the scrum master.
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Breana
2 months ago
B) Determine and agree when a situation becomes an impediment to be solved by the scrum master.
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Norah
2 months ago
A) Request an additional resource to assist in solving all of the impediments listed by the team.
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Willetta
2 months ago
A) Request an additional resource to assist in solving all of the impediments listed by the team.
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Dorothy
3 months ago
I think the project manager should request an additional resource to help with the impediments.
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