Exam PMP topic 1 question 842 discussion

In Agile methodologies, the principle of maintaining the integrity of the sprint backlog is crucial. Once a sprint has started, the scope is typically fixed to provide a stable environment for the development team to work and deliver on their commitments. Therefore, the project manager should conduct an impact analysis to assess the consequences of introducing the compliance requirement into the current sprint. This analysis should consider factors such as the team's capacity, the potential impact on existing commitments, and the likelihood of meeting the sprint goals. If the impact analysis suggests that adding the compliance requirement is feasible without significantly disrupting the sprint, the team may choose to incorporate it. However, this decision should be made collaboratively with the team, and the product owner should be involved in prioritizing the work within the sprint backlog.

D는 에자일 원칙 위반입니다. 스프린트 중간에 사용자 스토리를 일방적으로 추가하면 계획 안정성 및 팀의 자율성 훼손으로 이어집니다. 변경이 불가피하더라도 반드시 영향 분석 및 조정 합의 절차를 거쳐야 합니다.

In Agile/Scrum, once a sprint has started, the scope (sprint backlog) is typically frozen to maintain focus and stability. If a new compliance requirement emerges during the sprint, the project manager should: Conduct an impact analysis to assess the risk, urgency, and effect on sprint goals and deliverables, Determine whether it's a critical blocker that warrants an exception (e.g., interrupting the sprint), Decide (in collaboration with the team and product owner) the best course of action based on the impact. This approach maintains Agile discipline while responsibly evaluating risk.

This is B

D seems rights.

Regulatory compliance is critical and often takes precedence over other tasks due to the legal and financial implications of non-compliance. Ignoring this requirement could lead to penalties, making it essential to address it immediately. While it is generally advised to avoid changing the sprint backlog once a sprint has started, agile methodologies also emphasize responding to change over following a plan. When new, critical information arises, such as a missed compliance requirement, the team must be flexible enough to adapt. Agile teams are self-organizing and empowered to manage their work. The project manager can request the team to assess the situation and decide how to incorporate the compliance requirement into the current sprint. The team can reprioritize their tasks to accommodate this high-priority item.

Since the regulatory compliance requirement is critical and missing it would lead to penalties for the organization, it should be addressed as soon as possible

B 맞습니다

The impact is already clear, we don't need a analysis. So D would be the best answer.

In agile methodologies like Scrum, changing the sprint backlog mid-sprint undermines the core idea of time-boxed iterations. This allows the team to focus, avoid scope creep, and get better at estimating work within a defined timeframe.

This option emphasizes immediate action and team collaboration. By: Involving the team: The project manager can explain the missed compliance requirement and its potential consequences. Adding the user story to the current sprint backlog: The team can prioritize and discuss how to potentially integrate the new user story while managing existing commitments. Empowering the team to choose their workload: Allowing the team to assess their capacity and adapt their workplan demonstrates trust and encourages collaboration in finding solutions.

Option B is not right, the Sprint Backlog can be changed after started if the Project Team accept the change with the corresponding arguments

Considering the penalty for not addressing the compliance requirement in the current sprint, the best approach would be: D. Request the team to add the user story to the current sprint and let them work on it. While it's generally not advisable to change the sprint backlog once it's started in Agile, the urgency of the compliance requirement and the potential penalty may justify making an exception in this case. The project manager should discuss this with the team and product owner to ensure they can accommodate the additional work within the current sprint without compromising the sprint goal. This approach addresses the immediate risk of the penalty and allows the team to remain compliant. However, it should be done with careful consideration and collaboration with the team to avoid overburdening them.

D is the right Answer, why are we agile if we cannot pivot..

i think the right answer is D

D seems right. As this MUST be completed this sprint.

D. Request the team to add the user story to the current sprint and let them work on it.