A difference of opinion on the outcome of an earlier project has created a
'them and us' culture between the Sales Department and the Operations Department.
What action should the Project Manager take to resolve this?

• A.Allow the different skillsets to work independently of one another so as not to create further conflict.
• B.Brief the team and the Business Visionary on the use of an Agile Project Management approach and the requirement to collaborate.
• C.Appoint only those members of staff who are prepared to work collaboratively.
• D.Circulate a copy of the Business Case to all members of the Solution Development Team and project-level roles and invite feedback.

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Xan Insurance Company operates from one location - a large, open-plan
office in the centre of a city. Those employees that will be working within the Solution Development Team are all based in this office but work at different ends of the office in separate departments.
What action should the Project Manager suggest to ensure the most effective collaboration of the Solution Development Team?

• A.Create an email group for the Solution Development Team to collaborate on ideas.
• B.Set up a telephone or video conferencing facility so that all members of the team can collaborate effectively.
• C.Relocate these employees to a new project area, with a number of desks where the Solution Development Team can sit together.
• D.No action required as these employees are located in the same office.

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The Solution Development Team are progressing through the first Structured Timebox.
What should the Project Manager do to lead the team at this time?

• A.Maintain a tight control on progress, recording all discussions and making all decisions.
• B.The Project Manager should do nothing during a Timebox.
• C.Attend the Daily Stand-up and discuss any problems at the end.
• D.Update the Team Board with a summary of team progress and the current status of work.

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How should the lack of provision of a fire escape from the upstairs of the building in Timebox B initially be dealt with?

• A.The Solution Development Team should revise the Timebox Plans for Timeboxes B and C.
• B.The Solution Development Team should commence understanding and delivering the new requirement.
• C.The Architect, in the role of Technical Co-ordinator, should escalate the issue to Architecture Angels' Senior Management Team.
• D.The Project Manager should escalate the issue to the Marketing Director, who is in the role of Business Visionary.

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The Business Ambassador assigned to the project is only available 2 days a week. The Project Manager has stated that the Investigation stage for each Timebox should, where possible, be planned around the availability of the Business Ambassador.
Is this an appropriate application of the DSDM lifecycle?

• A.Yes, because this is where any final quality control checks should be carried out to ensure all products meet the business need.
• B.Yes, because the Investigation stage of a Timebox requires intense
  engagement with the Business Ambassador.
• C.No, because it is the Refinement stage of a Timebox that requires intense engagement with the Business Ambassador.
• D.No, because Timeboxes are only used during Evolutionary Development and at this point the Business Ambassador is NOT required.

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