Exam PMP topic 1 question 400 discussion

Paired Work will improve quality, and the question is asking about a method to measure the quality. i will go for D

Pairing is the only way in the given options to measure quality. Any other thoughts?

In B, the PO will assess the deliverable and other options will just help with overall quality but will not measure the qulaity. I am going with B.

A. Scrum master reviews and the quality Kanban method.

D is clear. Lombok describes the hybrid approach as follows: Hybrid approaches often use iterative or incremental development methods. An iterative approach is useful for clarifying requirements and investigating various options. An iterative approach can yield sufficient capability to be considered acceptable before the final iteration. The incremental approach is used to produce deliverables over a series of iterations. Each iteration adds functionality within a predetermined time (timebox). Deliverables include capabilities that are considered complete only after the final iteration phase.

quality in Agile through time boxed iterations and satnd up review meetings

AB is pure agile methods, C is to improve quality but not for quality measurement, only D is applicable to a hybrid approach.

The project manager can opt for A. Scrum master reviews and the quality Kanban method. In a complex research project with high uncertainty, using a hybrid approach that combines agile methodologies (like Scrum) and lean methodologies (like Kanban) can be beneficial. Scrum master reviews: The Scrum Master can review the deliverables to ensure they meet the defined acceptance criteria and quality standards. This can help in identifying any issues early and take corrective actions. Quality Kanban method: Kanban is a lean method to manage and improve work across various systems. This visual system for managing work as it moves through a process allows the team to see the state of every piece of work at any time. This can help in managing the workflow, reducing bottlenecks and improving the overall quality of the deliverables.

D is the right answer

Here's why: Scrum master reviews: Scrum masters provide ongoing oversight and coaching, ensuring the team adheres to defined quality standards and practices. They can review work throughout the sprint, identifying potential issues early. Quality Kanban method: This visualizes quality-related tasks alongside regular development work, making it clear how quality checks fit into the workflow. It facilitates prioritizing and tracking quality tasks, ensuring they don't get neglected.

D. "Time-boxed iterations and standup review meetings." - Time-boxed iterations (like sprints in Scrum) allow teams to focus on a set amount of work in a defined period, ensuring that they regularly produce potentially shippable increments. Regular "standup review meetings" (or sprint reviews) allow the team to demonstrate their work to stakeholders and get feedback, ensuring alignment with quality and other requirements.

D. Time-boxed iterations and standup review meetings

In general, pair work provides a major increase in quality, at the cost of a minor decrease in speed.

The correct answer is D. "Time-boxed iterations and standup review meetings." Time-boxed iterations, commonly used in agile approaches such as Scrum, allow the project manager and team to work in fixed time frames known as sprints. At the end of each sprint, a review meeting, often referred to as a sprint review or demo, is held to showcase the completed work to stakeholders. This provides an opportunity to assess the quality of the deliverables against the project's objectives and requirements. Standup review meetings, also known as daily standups or daily scrums, are short daily meetings where team members discuss their progress, any challenges, and plans for the day. While these meetings primarily focus on coordination and communication, they also create an environment for identifying potential quality issues early on and addressing them promptly. By using time-boxed iterations and conducting regular standup review meetings, the project manager can keep track of the project's progress, assess the quality of the deliverables, and make necessary adjustments to ensure quality is maintained throughout the project.

I think option A is the right answer. A, B, and D can serve as "a mechanism to measure the quality of the deliverables," but I consider A to be the most fitting choice for "a hybrid approach."

B should be answer

The questions says to MEASURE quality of deliverables not to improve quality of deliverables as in the case of pair work.