PMBOK Agile and Hybrid Approaches 3

Question 1

What is a 'spike' in agile project management?

Accepted Answer

A time-boxed research activity to reduce uncertainty or explore a solution

Answer

A spike is a time-boxed exploration task used to gain knowledge, reduce risk, or evaluate a technical solution before committing to implementation.

Question 2

In Kanban, what is the primary purpose of setting Work In Progress (WIP) limits?

Accepted Answer

To reduce multitasking and improve flow by limiting active work items

Answer

WIP limits reduce context-switching and bottlenecks, helping teams focus on completing work rather than starting new items, which improves throughput and predictability.

Question 3

A hybrid project manager notices that the agile team is delivering features quickly, but integration with legacy systems keeps failing. What is the BEST hybrid approach adjustment?

Accepted Answer

Add a dedicated integration testing phase at the end of each sprint

Answer

Adding integration testing within each sprint ensures that legacy compatibility issues are caught early and continuously, not just at the end of the project.

Question 4

Which agile estimation technique uses relative sizing based on story complexity, risk, and effort?

Accepted Answer

Story points with Planning Poker

Answer

Story points estimated through Planning Poker use relative sizing and group consensus to capture complexity, uncertainty, and effort in a single abstract unit.

Question 5

What is the role of the Scrum Master when a team member violates a team working agreement?

Accepted Answer

Facilitate a team conversation to address the violation and reinforce the agreement

Answer

The Scrum Master coaches the team on self-organization and facilitates resolution of internal conflicts, helping the team uphold its own agreements.

PMBOK - Project Management Body of Knowledge Practice Test

PMBOK - Project Management Body of Knowledge Practice Test

PMBOK Agile and Hybrid Approaches 3