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Actual exam question from PMI's PMP
Question #: 836
Topic #: 1
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Since the beginning of a project, the product owner keeps asking during ceremonies about the budget spent for each product iteration. The product owner seems much more interested in the cost rather than the product itself.

What should the project manager have done earlier to change the product owner's behavior?

  • A. Worked on different approaches of estimating to give confidence of the cost spent in each product increment
  • B. Worked on a fixed-price contract to switch the product owner’s attention to value instead of money
  • C. Worked on a communications management plan with reports of budget spent in each iteration versus planned to avoid these discussions during ceremonies
  • D. Worked with the product owner to clarify their role in an agile project and the scope of the agile ceremonies
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Suggested Answer: D 🗳️
by adingmaki at Oct. 10, 2023, 10:25 a.m.

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Abdelmonm
10 months, 1 week ago
Selected Answer: D
In an Agile project, collaboration and communication are crucial. If the product owner is consistently focusing on budget rather than product increments during ceremonies, it suggests a misalignment with Agile principles. The project manager should work with the product owner to clarify their role and expectations in an Agile project. This includes emphasizing the value-driven nature of Agile development, where the focus is on delivering valuable product increments rather than just tracking budget. The communication and collaboration plan should be adjusted to ensure everyone understands their roles and the purpose of Agile ceremonies.
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odylec
11 months ago
Selected Answer: D
The best approach to address the situation described would involve open communication and collaboration between the project manager and the product owner. While all the options may have some merit, the most suitable response would be: D. Worked with the product owner to clarify their role in an agile project and the scope of the agile ceremonies. This option focuses on addressing the root cause of the issue by clarifying roles and ensuring that the product owner understands the purpose of agile ceremonies. It allows for a discussion on the importance of focusing on the product's value rather than just the budget. Open communication and collaboration are essential in agile projects, and clarifying roles can help align everyone's expectations.
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victory108
1 year, 1 month ago
Selected Answer: D
D. Worked with the product owner to clarify their role in an agile project and the scope of the agile ceremonies
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adingmaki
1 year, 1 month ago
D. Similar question to official PMI studyhall
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