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PMP · Question 42 · Task 10: Build shared understanding
An agile team needs to decide on a database schema. Three members want Option A, two want Option B. The debate is circling. What technique should the PM suggest to reach a shared decision?
An agile team needs to decide on a database schema. Three members want Option A, two want Option B. The debate is circling. What technique should the PM suggest to reach a shared decision?
Answer options:
A.
Majority vote.
B.
PM decides.
C.
Fist of Five voting.
D.
Coin toss.
How to approach this question
Select the specific agile consensus technique.
Full Answer
C.Fist of Five voting.✓ Correct
C
Fist of Five is a participatory decision-making technique that builds shared understanding by allowing team members to express their level of confidence/agreement, prompting further discussion if consensus isn't met.
Common mistakes
Choosing Majority Vote (A). In Agile, we strive for Consensus, not just majority.
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