PMI-ACP Leak Questions

Creating apsychologically safe environmentis a key agile principle. According to thePMI Agile Practice Guide (Section 4.3.2 Team Environment), leaders should build trust and inclusion, especially for new or hesitant team members. Demonstrating that input isrespected and acted uponhelps new members gain confidence.

Mike Griffiths in hisPMI-ACP Exam Prep Book (Chapter 3: Team Performance)emphasizes thatinclusive collaborationand modeling desired behaviors in team settings are more effective than handling everything in private or through hierarchy.

Option Bis correct because it combines assurance and public demonstration of team values.

Option Amay violate psychological safety.

Option Cimplies isolation and reduces integration.

Option Dis helpful but lacks the team visibility that builds mutual trust.

The product owner should ensure that the stakeholder has easy access to relevant project data by utilizing the information radiator. An information radiator is a visual display of important project information, such as progress, financials, and key metrics. By giving the stakeholder access to this information, they can get the data they need without disrupting the team's workflow or waiting for specific requests. The scrum master can help facilitate this process by making sure the relevant data is readily available and visible.

The team lead should work to resolve the conflict by negotiating with the project director. Since the lead developer cannot complete their work due to the request for a detailed testing plan, the team lead should seek to limit the scope of the documentation request. By negotiating for fewer details or a reduced scope of testing documentation, the team can continue their work on the iteration while still meeting the project director's needs. This approach balances the need to progress with development and address the request without causing significant delays.

The correct answer is B — Establish a live video feed between the dispersed teams to enable spontaneous engagement and collaboration on issues.

Agile encourages face-to-face communication as the most effective form of knowledge sharing. For distributed teams, this means using video conferencing, virtual whiteboards, and real-time collaboration tools to replicate co-located team dynamics. This improves clarity, reduces misinterpretation, and accelerates problem-solving.

PMI Agile Practice Guide states:

“For distributed teams, using video conferencing, shared tools, and real-time collaboration platforms helps bridge communication gaps and maintains team cohesion. Face-to-face communication, even via video, remains the most effective method.”

(PMI Agile Practice Guide, Section 4.2 — Stakeholder Engagement)

Mike Griffiths also notes:

“Distributed teams must invest in communication technologies to reduce barriers. Real-time, visual communication enables faster resolution of issues and a shared understanding of tasks.”

(Mike Griffiths, PMI-ACP Exam Prep, Chapter 4 — Team Performance)

Incorrect Options:

A involves centralized control and status reporting — not Agile.

C demands co-location, which may not be feasible.

D accepts poor performance instead of addressing root causes.

Answer: B

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