PMI-ACP Mindset Practice Question
A cross-functional team is struggling with siloed behavior. What is the best way to encourage an Agile mindset of shared responsibility?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Encourage the team to swarm on blockers and share the responsibility for the Sprint Goal.
Encouraging shared ownership of the entire product increment helps break down silos.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Require team members to work on their specific areas of expertise only.
Why it's wrong here
This limits cross-functionality.
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Encourage the team to swarm on blockers and share the responsibility for the Sprint Goal.
Why this is correct
This promotes collaboration and shared accountability.
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Compare the individual performance metrics of each team member during the retrospective.
Why it's wrong here
This creates unhealthy competition.
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Assign specific tasks to individual team members and monitor their progress separately.
Why it's wrong here
This reinforces silos.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official PMI exam blueprint
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