Exam PMI-ACP topic 1 question 313 discussion

The Agile leader (often the Scrum Master) is responsible for protecting the team from distractions and interruptions. They facilitate the Scrum process and ensure that the team can focus on delivering value by managing external interruptions and keeping stakeholders aligned with the agreed-upon processes. A: The Product Owner is primarily responsible for managing the product backlog and ensuring that it reflects the stakeholders' needs. While they can engage with stakeholders, they are not specifically responsible for managing interruptions to the team's work. B: In Agile methodologies, the role of a Project Manager is often replaced or merged with the responsibilities of the Scrum Master or Agile leader, who focuses on team facilitation rather than managing distractions. D: Developers should be focused on their tasks and should not be responsible for managing interruptions, as this is typically handled by the Scrum Master or Agile leader.

C is correct. Agile leader = SM or Agile Coach.

C is correct

The Agile Leader's Role: acts as a coach and facilitator, ensuring the team operates smoothly and efficiently. Part of this responsibility includes shielding the team from distractions that can impede their focus and productivity. Stakeholder Management: Managing stakeholder expectations and communication channels instead of directly interrupting the team. Protecting Team Focus: Agile methodologies value focus and uninterrupted flow during development cycles. The Agile leader is responsible for ensuring the team has designated "deep work" time where they can concentrate on tasks without constant interruptions. Collaboration and Delegation: While the Agile leader takes the lead, collaboration is key. They can work with the product owner to clarify backlog items and prioritize stakeholder feedback to avoid unnecessary interruptions. Developers can also contribute by suggesting asynchronous communication methods for stakeholders.

The correct answer is C. I don't know why it was changed to A. The Scrum Master / Agile Leader protects the team.

Insteadofa command-and-control approach whereinstructions are passed from theproject manager to the teamleaders down to the team members,inagileprojects theproject manager and the teamleaders serve thepeople who are doingthe workby shieldingthemfrominterruptions,removingimpediments, communicating theproject vision, andprovidingsupport and encouragement. C

Change answer to A

C is correct

Selected Answer: C The Product owner protects agile from Stakeholders

C = correct. The role responsible for protecting the team against distractions is primarily the Scrum Master (Agile leader). The Scrum Master serves as a servant-leader for the Scrum team and facilitates a productive and focused work environment.

Should be C