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Actual exam question from PMI's PMP
Question #: 19
Topic #: 1
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A project manager is working with a co-located agile project team that has worked together long enough to be in the performing phase of team development. An unforeseen event has caused the team to be dispersed and they are now unable to co-locate.
What should the project manager do to keep the team performing as effectively as possible?

  • A. Ask the project sponsor and executive stakeholders to encourage the team to maintain their performance
  • B. Provide the team with virtual collaboration software and training on the software to minimize disruption
  • C. Transition the team from an agile approach to a predictive approach for better performance control
  • D. Evaluate project performance and step in if performance decreases to an unacceptable level
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Suggested Answer: D 🗳️
by 011pmp011 at Sept. 2, 2022, 11:53 a.m.

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Ab5434
Highly Voted 1 year, 9 months ago
Selected Answer: D
Dear professors in the field of project management, please pay attention to the question! There have been no problems yet and no communication requirements have been raised that we need to teach them about the software. We monitor the process and if there is a problem, we take action.
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nilopo
11 months, 1 week ago
If you are a reactive PM, then you are doomed to fail! PM's should always be proactive!!
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ali514
1 year ago
if you notice its also mentioned .what should the pm do to ''keep the team performing''? so in that case we cant wait for the performance to decreases.
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JYKL88
1 year, 4 months ago
Ans D means that you are waiting for things to happen. So I will go for B. Why wait for performance to drop then take action? Do something to prevent it rather than fixing it
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AnantSharma
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Dear Mr. ARROGANT (that you proved by calling others as professors) your explanation goes on to prove that you are not only arrogant but lack clarity on concepts like proactive actions. I sense you must have heard about COVID? If a similar pandemic happens again do you think Manufacturing plants' employees will wait for situation to get out of hand and then deploy the solution? Do you drive? If yes then don't you wear the seat belt to ensure nothing bad happens? That's proactive thinking. That's what others WHO YOU DEMEANED BY CALLING Professors are taking about. bet you can't be a good servant leader
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leo_gold
Highly Voted 1 year, 9 months ago
Selected Answer: D
the question didn't say the performance dropped! so why do you put in cost of virtual tools?? first monitor the performance as (D) and step in if the performance dropped and suggest (A). this is how I see it.
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Acumen88
1 year, 3 months ago
This is a typical agile question on team collaboration; the word "performing" doesn't mean performance; it's the last stage of team bonding after norming stage. It means the team needs to collaborate on the role. The answer should be B; since they can't co-locate, they need virtual interaction to maintain the team bond.
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harsh8434
1 year, 2 months ago
Performing definitely means performance, what else would be the criteria to decide the stages of team, if team is not performing team will stay in earlier stages
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summercoke77
1 year, 7 months ago
but it does say it has cause issues with the team right? just the -ve impact is not shown yet and it is almost common sense that proactive measure as to be taken to prevent the issues from even occurred. .. that is my understanding
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23169fd
Most Recent 1 week ago
Selected Answer: B
be proactive
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arocker1000
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Selected Answer: D
Opt D is correct
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Snailtan
4 months ago
Selected Answer: B
Proactive approach vice a reactive approach that may be too late to implement once risks become issues. Remember, adapting to change is essential in project management. Equipping the team with the right tools ensures they can continue performing effectively
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ompk
4 months, 1 week ago
I believe its B. the question clearly stated that an issue happened that might turn into risk(not yet risk) which may affect disruption or team performance so what should PM do to either take an action (B) or wait (D) ?? since the team's way of work changed from "co-locate" to remote so there is high chance of work disruption for which team member may need help to use virtual tools. am i right guys?
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Karan1102
5 months, 1 week ago
The best course of action for the project manager is B. Provide the team with virtual collaboration software and training on the software to minimize disruption.
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Ayinor
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Selected Answer: D
At the performing phase of team development, the team is already highly productive and efficient, with an established flow of work. It is the final stage of work where performance of the project is evaluated. The team has gone past the intervention stage where the tools in B are needed.
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mdkhassan
6 months ago
Selected Answer: B
As the project manager, to keep the team performing as effectively as possible despite being dispersed, the most appropriate action to take would be option B: Provide the team with virtual collaboration software and training on the software to minimize disruption.
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09e9f80
6 months, 2 weeks ago
B is the right answer
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hoomz
7 months, 1 week ago
Selected Answer: B
D suggests a reactive approach. It implies waiting until performance has potentially been impacted before taking action, which could result in delays or reduced productivity. It's important to maintain the agile processes and mindset the team has developed, and virtual tools are the best proxy for the face-to-face interaction that is a hallmark of agile team collaboration.
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Trytrio
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Selected Answer: B
Its B for sure
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Davard
8 months, 1 week ago
Selected Answer: B
Option B is the most appropriate response in this situation. Providing the team with virtual collaboration software and training helps facilitate remote communication and collaboration, minimizing the impact of the team's dispersion. This allows the team to continue working effectively even when not co-located. Option D involves stepping in if performance decreases, which is reactive. Providing tools and training (Option B) is a proactive approach to prevent or minimize disruption.
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BuviD
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Selected Answer: B
B. Provide the team with virtual collaboration software and training on the software to minimize disruption
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Mamoonpk
10 months ago
Selected Answer: D
Take action when needed
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edueneas
10 months, 3 weeks ago
In answer D, the phrase "step in if performance decreases to an unacceptable level" made me to choose B. Isn't that too strong? Why should I let the thing going in this way?
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Tuanit
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Selected Answer: D
In my real projects, B is always the action I should take to make sure team's performance will not be impacted. And if I don't proactively take this action and let issues arise, clients will not be happy and everyone will think I'm passive. However, in PMP exam I'm told to consider ideal agile environment where team is self-org. Additionally, the question emphasizes that team is mature and high performance already so they know how to fix the issues themselves and SM/PM should empower them solve issues themselves.
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