Exam PMI-ACP topic 1 question 76 discussion

Overall, having management on scrum ceremonies, especially daily scrums, and retrospectives is considered bad, as it limits openness and discourages people to discuss problems. From this point of view A to C aren't the case. D is the only where we can find something positive in a negative situation - shorten feedback loop for resolving impediments.

Answer D: keyword (How does this benefit the team?)

The most relevant benefit of an executive sponsor actively attending Scrum ceremonies is D. It helps to quickly resolve issues using the sponsor's influence. Reasoning: Quick Issue Resolution: The presence of an executive sponsor can expedite the resolution of impediments or issues that require higher-level decisions or resources. Their influence can remove obstacles that the team cannot handle on their own. Support and Alignment: The sponsor’s involvement demonstrates strong support for the project, which can motivate the team and ensure alignment between the team’s work and the organization’s strategic goals. Visibility and Accountability: The sponsor can also provide immediate feedback, ensuring that the project stays on track and aligns with organizational priorities, which can prevent potential delays and misunderstandings.

I would go with D. "How does this benefit the team?" C. Status update doesn't benefit the team IMO

I think A

C baby

I do for D) Even though C is also correct, the question is to benefit the team.

А - wrong, the PO helps the team to meet the sprint goals. The CEO is not the right person. B - absolutely wrong C - correct (in my opinion). The only thing that the CEO (or another executive) is interested in is the status or project updates, based on what can be predicted ex. RoI, financial analytics... D - partially correct - the CEO can help, but the Scrum master is doing this job. Even the CEO can influence, the Scrum master is the facilitator and he could ask for help from the CEO.

Vote D

Option C. The executive sponsor is typically a senior leader who provides the project's vision, goals, and resources, and is accountable for its success. By attending scrum ceremonies, the executive sponsor can gain a better understanding of the team's progress, challenges, and successes. This can help the sponsor to provide feedback, guidance, and support to the team, ensure that the project remains aligned with the overall business strategy, and make informed decisions based on up-to-date information. Additionally, the sponsor's presence in the ceremonies can demonstrate their commitment to the project, support the team's autonomy and self-organizing, and foster a collaborative and transparent work environment.

D is correct.

i vote D

for me, D doesn't make lot of sense. the SM should resolve issues if any, and we don't know if the sponsor can influence outside the team. i would go with A

This question as a whole is flawed. Regardless, I would go for D.

The Question is asking for the benefit to the team not the Sponsor's benefit. Answer is either A or D. I go for A

Such question is really confusing ! A & D are more applicable based on sponsor's role in the project.

But the question about the team's benefit...