PMI-ACP Practice Test 6 — 10 Questions

Question 1

A user story lacks specific acceptance criteria. What is the risk to the development team?

Accepted Answer

The team will not know when the story meets requirements.. Ambiguous stories lead to rework and misunderstandings about the 'done' state.

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The sprint will end earlier than expected.

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The velocity will artificially increase.

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The story will be too small to estimate.

Question 2

During a sprint, the team realizes that following the original plan will result in a product that does not meet the user's current needs. Which Agile principle should guide the team's next move?

Accepted Answer

Collaborate with the customer to pivot and adapt the plan based on the new information.. Responding to change over following a plan is a foundational Agile principle.

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Consult the project contract and adhere strictly to the initial scope document.

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Wait for the formal change request process to be completed before doing any new work.

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Stick to the original plan until the end of the sprint to remain consistent.

Question 3

An agile team has become complacent and is no longer looking for ways to improve during retrospectives. How do you intervene?

Accepted Answer

Introduce new retrospective formats and invite outside observers to provide fresh feedback.. The leader brings in new perspectives to spark continuous improvement.

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Mandate a new process that they must follow.

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Berate the team for their lack of progress.

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Cancel the retrospectives until they have something to report.

Question 4

Which THREE of the following help maintain a sustainable pace?

Accepted Answer

Implementing WIP limits to prevent overload. Limiting WIP, avoiding overtime, and regular breaks all contribute to sustainability.

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Mandating consistent weekend work

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Increasing sprint goals every time

Question 5

Which TWO of the following are primary goals of a Product Roadmap?

Accepted Answer

To communicate the product's strategic direction.. Roadmaps communicate the strategy and the time-based plan to stakeholders.

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To replace the need for daily team communication.

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To act as a contract that cannot be changed.

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To provide a list of every single line of code.

Question 6

A new team member is hesitant to speak during meetings. How do you coach them?

Accepted Answer

Create small, safe opportunities for them to contribute and acknowledge their input.. Building psychological safety is key to encouraging participation.

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Force them to present every week.

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Ask them in front of the group why they are so quiet.

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Ignore them until they are ready to participate.

Question 7

Which THREE strategies can a leader use to empower a self-organizing team? (Choose THREE)

Accepted Answer

Trust the team to make their own technical and process decisions.. Clear boundaries, trust, and support are key to empowerment.

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Dictate the team's schedule and daily working hours.

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Approve every task assignment to ensure it is handled correctly.

Question 8

A new developer is struggling to adopt the team's pairing practices. What is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Coach the developer on the benefits of knowledge sharing.. Mentoring and explaining the *value* of the practice helps the individual internalize the Agile mindset rather than just following a rule.

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Report the developer to HR.

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Force the developer to pair against their will.

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Ask them to work alone until they are more comfortable.

Question 9

A stakeholder keeps asking for a detailed project plan for the next six months. How do you respond?

Accepted Answer

Explain that Agile planning is iterative and focus on the upcoming release goals.. Explaining the iterative nature of Agile and the value of short-term planning builds trust while maintaining the Agile approach.

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Ask them to provide their own plan.

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Tell them to wait for the final product.

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Create a detailed plan to satisfy them.

Question 10

A team is struggling to keep their backlog refined. What is a sign of poor backlog refinement?

Accepted Answer

The team frequently asks for clarification during the sprint.. If items lack enough information for the team to start, the refinement process is failing.

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The team finishes all stories in the sprint.

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The backlog is sorted by priority.

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The product owner is involved in refinement.