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Task 6: Build a teammixed experience teamsmentoringdecision protocolsteam optimization

PMP · Question 64 · Task 6: Build a team

A project manager is leading a team that includes both highly experienced senior developers and recent graduates. The senior developers tend to work independently and make decisions quickly, while the junior developers need more guidance and collaboration. Which TWO approaches should the project manager use to optimize team performance?

Answer options:

A.

Create mentoring relationships between senior and junior developers

B.

Assign separate projects to senior and junior developers based on their experience levels

C.

Establish decision-making protocols that balance autonomy for experienced members with guidance for junior members

D.

Require all team members to follow the same processes regardless of experience level

E.

Allow senior developers to make all technical decisions for the team

F.

Implement pair programming for all development work

How to approach this question

Look for approaches that leverage the strengths of both experience levels while providing appropriate support and autonomy for each group.

Full Answer

A,C
Mentoring relationships (A) leverage senior experience for junior development while decision protocols (C) provide appropriate autonomy and guidance for different experience levels.

Common mistakes

Either treating all team members the same or completely separating them, instead of creating structures that optimize for different experience levels.

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