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Exam PMP topic 1 question 25 discussion

Actual exam question from PMI's PMP
Question #: 25
Topic #: 1
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A project manager is leading a team of diverse individuals of all ages. The working hours for the project were set at the beginning of the project, and all team members agreed to the hours. However, later in the project, one of the team members informed the project manager that the previously agreed upon hours no longer work due to the team member's personal commitments.
What should the project manager do?

  • A. Changed the duration of iterations to deliver more value
  • B. Validated the iteration goals with the customer
  • C. Invited the customer to the daily meetings
  • D. Helped the team redefine the MVP
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Suggested Answer: A 🗳️

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Franco11
Highly Voted 2 years, 1 month ago
Selected Answer: A
A. Reassess the team's hours collaboratively so that the team is not impeded by the issue. B. Discuss the lack of dedication with the team member and their functional manager. C. Allow the most senior team members to decide the time that works for the team. D. Remove the team member from the project team to be fair to the other
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Fuwad
1 year, 2 months ago
Either A or B but mot suitiable for me.
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hana_truong
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Oh. I thought all 4 option answers is not related to the question then I saw the option answer seems different with yours here... [A project manager is leading a team of diverse individuals of all ages. The working hours for the project were set at the beginning of the project, and all team members agreed to the hours. However, later in the project, one of the team members informed the project manager that the previously agreed upon hours no longer work due to the team member's personal commitments. What should the project manager do? A. Changed the duration of iterations to deliver more value Most Voted B. Validated the iteration goals with the customer C. Invited the customer to the daily meetings D. Helped the team redefine the MVP]
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MaiB
2 months ago
That was the same for me the question and answer options did not match...this needs to be fixed.
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PeterTheTree
Highly Voted 1 year, 3 months ago
The options you provided (A. Change the duration of iterations to deliver more value, B. Validate the iteration goals with the customer, C. Invite the customer to the daily meetings, D. Help the team redefine the MVP) don't directly address the issue described: a team member's changing personal commitments affecting their availability. The Project Management Institute (PMI) encourages project managers to be flexible, adaptive, and communicative when dealing with such issues. In this case, the project manager should engage in an open discussion with the team member to understand their specific needs and constraints. Possible solutions could include adjusting that team member's schedule, allowing for remote or flexible work, or reallocating certain tasks within the team. The project manager should also ensure the rest of the team is aware of and comfortable with any changes made. So, based on the options provided, none are the "correct" choice according to project management guidelines. A more direct response to the team member's needs is required.
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Pragati06
Most Recent 2 months, 1 week ago
Answer should be A reassessment and collaboration
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PM_571
2 months, 2 weeks ago
D. Helped the team redefine the MVPBy helping the team redefine the Minimum Viable Product (MVP), the project manager can address any changes in working conditions or team availability while ensuring that the project's essential objectives are still met. This approach allows the team to adjust their focus and priorities in response to new constraints.
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SamPMP
4 months, 1 week ago
Only D is more relatable to the question. But still not so relavent.
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723b698
5 months, 2 weeks ago
No answer
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Kayon
6 months, 1 week ago
Selected Answer: D
The correct approach should directly address the scheduling conflict and the MVP would help with that.
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ompk
6 months, 2 weeks ago
all answers are wrong, please check question 52 with the same statement
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mdkhassan
8 months, 1 week ago
A project manager is leading a team of diverse individuals of all ages. The working hours for the project were set at the beginning of the project, and all team members agreed to the hours. However, later in the project, one of the team members informed the project manager that the previously agreed upon hours no longer work due to the team member's personal commitments. What should the project manager do? A. Reassess the team's hours collaboratively so that the team is not impeded by the issue. B. Discuss the lack of dedication with the team member and their functional manager. C. Allow the most senior team members to decide the time that works for the team. D. Remove the team member from the project team to be fair to the other A is the correct answer
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djgdgaf
9 months ago
Since it has been identified that the question and answer choices do not match, what are the correct answer choices for this question?
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hoomz
9 months, 1 week ago
The correct answers are here: https://www.examtopics.com/discussions/pmi/view/91726-exam-pmp-topic-1-question-52-discussion/
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58e5964
10 months ago
The questions and provided answers make no sense.
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BuviD
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Selected Answer: A
Changed the duration of iterations to deliver more value
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BuviD
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Selected Answer: D
D. Helped the team redefine the MVP
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Only12go
1 year, 1 month ago
This is one horrible question! The options provided do not seem to directly address the scenario described. Based on the situation given, the project manager should discuss the working hours with the team member, understand the constraints, and potentially come up with a compromise or solution that accommodates the team member's personal commitments while ensuring project progress. However, none of the options A, B, C, or D directly address this action.
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Uncle_Lucifer
1 year, 1 month ago
This is the most dumb answer selection i have seen in the history of exams. I thought CompTIA was the worst, but I was wrong!
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adingmaki
1 year, 1 month ago
Reiterating a user's comment https://www.examtopics.com/discussions/pmi/view/91726-exam-pmp-topic-1-question-52-discussion/ this is the original question
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Akilap
1 year, 1 month ago
Thank you so much !!! For that, my answer was D, and it was correct... This answers are not related to the question.
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