In a hybrid project, the hardware team uses a predictive waterfall approach, while the software team uses Scrum. The hardware team is delayed by two weeks. This delay will prevent the software team from testing their code on the actual devices during the current sprint. What should the project manager do?

Answer options:

Pause the software team's sprint until the hardware is ready.

Force the hardware team to crash the schedule to meet the date.

Work with the software team to use simulators or mocks for testing in the current sprint.

Extend the software sprint by two weeks to align with the hardware.

How to approach this question

In dependency conflicts, look for 'Decoupling' strategies (mocks, stubs, simulators) rather than 'Waiting' strategies.

Full Answer

C.Work with the software team to use simulators or mocks for testing in the current sprint.✓ Correct

Work with the software team to use simulators or mocks for testing in the current sprint.

Integration management (Task 9) in hybrid involves managing dependencies. Using mocks allows the software team to maintain velocity despite hardware delays.

Common mistakes

Pausing the agile team (A) or breaking the timebox (D).

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