Daily Question #2705
A project manager has been assigned as the servant leader for an ongoing project that historically has presented unexpected problems. The main stakeholder is hesitant to continue with the rest of the sprints even though there are no open issues or indications of risks at this stage.
What should the project manager do to address this problem?

Daily Question #818
A Work Breakdown Structure provides a framework from which all of the following can be done except:
Answers:
a. Task durations can be used in developing a working schedule for the project.
b. A network diagram, illustrating task dependencies, can be constructed.
c. Performance can be tracked against the identified cost, schedule, and resource allocations.
d. Assignment of responsibility for each element can be made.

Daily Question #5034
A project manager is working on a cost-reimbursable contract from the client's side. During project execution the project manager notices a major deliverable is missing. The project manager raises this with the seller but the seller advises the project manager that the subject deliverable is not part of the contract. The project manager remembers negotiating and agreeing to this deliverable during the tender process but cannot find it in the contract.
What should the project manager do?

Daily Question #4827
A project for KnowledgeMap Inc. was successfully delivered within the scope, schedule, and budget by the end of the last iteration. However during the project celebration ceremony, one of the business stakeholders says they perceive the project as a failure as it did not add any business value.
What should the project manager have done to avoid this perception?
Answers:
a. Involved the business stakeholders in the sprint review.
b. Defined product backlog priorities with the sponsor and key stakeholders to deliver business benefits.
c. Implemented a closing survey for key stakeholders.
d. Confirmed that there is a communications management plan in place to make business stakeholders aware of the success.

Daily Question #2618
A project team member has added extra features to the project and this has introduced new risks to the project work. The project manager elects to remove the features the team member has added.
What is the process of removing the extra features to remove the risks called?

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Daily Question #1592
A Scrum Master consistently holds Daily Scrums and keeps them to 15 minutes or less. The Scrum Master brings a list of assigned tasks and checks the status of each task with the relevant team members. The Scrum Master then assigns new tasks for the day and ends the meeting.
Is this an appropriate approach to running Daily Scrums?
Answers:
a. Yes, the Scrum Master should get status updates and distribute new tasks to the team.
b. Yes, the Scrum Master should hold Scrums daily and keep the time to 15 minutes or less.
c. No, the Scrum Master should act in the role of facilitator to foster team self-organization.
d. No, the Scrum Master should allow the Scrum to run as long as is required by the team.

Daily Question #4597
A project manager is tasked with managing a customer relationship management (CRM) implementation project. The project charter is approved, and the project is now in the planning phase. The project manager meets with the stakeholders several times to gather the initial requirements. However, each time they meet, the stakeholders provide additional information that is different from what they provided earlier. The stakeholders are becoming frustrated, and the sponsor is now unresponsive.
What should the project manager have done to avoid this situation?
Answers:
a. Initiated requirements planning to analyze, document, and manage requirements.
b. Applied requirements elicitation to involve engaging stakeholders consistently in the requirements process.
c. Implemented the change request process to harness change to the stakeholders' advantage.
d. Used progressive elaboration to enhance the scope management plan with additional details.

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Daily Question #4744
Due to a recent merger of Boeing and Aerojet, a project manager from Boeing has been assigned to a team that is comprised of team members from Aerojet. At the start of the project, conflicts arise due to a lack of clarity on processes and the project manager's relationship with Boeing.
What should the project manager do to resolve this conflict?
Answers:
a. Avoid the conflict as the team feels comfortable with using processes from Aerojet.
b. Review the historical information and make the decision based on the return on investment (ROI).
c. Ask the team to use Boeing's processes since the project manager is more familiar with these processes.
d. Work with the team to analyze which processes are suitable to use and define them in the ground rules.