PMI-ACP Leadership Practice Question
How do you handle a scenario where two teams have a dependency that is slowing both of them down?
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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Facilitate a joint session for the two teams to map the dependency and negotiate a timeline for resolution.
Cross-team coordination requires facilitation to ensure transparency and agreement.
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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Merge the two teams into one large team.
Why it's wrong here
This may not solve the underlying dependency and could create communication issues.
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Assign a single manager to oversee both teams.
Why it's wrong here
This creates a bottleneck and reduces team-level agility.
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Facilitate a joint session for the two teams to map the dependency and negotiate a timeline for resolution.
Why this is correct
Transparency and collaboration are the best ways to resolve inter-team dependencies.
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Tell the teams to stop relying on each other.
Why it's wrong here
Dependencies often exist for valid technical or functional reasons.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official PMI exam blueprint
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