ExpertPMP · Question 44 · Task 7: Address and remove impediments, obstacles, and blockers for the team
During a sprint planning meeting, the development team identifies that they cannot complete their planned work because the testing environment is still not available from the infrastructure team. The infrastructure team says they are waiting for security approvals that are taking longer than expected. This is the second sprint affected by this impediment. What should the project manager do FIRST?
During a sprint planning meeting, the development team identifies that they cannot complete their planned work because the testing environment is still not available from the infrastructure team. The infrastructure team says they are waiting for security approvals that are taking longer than expected. This is the second sprint affected by this impediment. What should the project manager do FIRST?
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Escalate the security approval delay to senior management for expedited processing
Ask the development team to work on other user stories that don't require the testing environment
Work with the infrastructure and security teams to explore alternative solutions or expedite the approval process
Adjust the sprint goal to accommodate the testing environment delay
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