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:

Majority vote.

PM decides.

Fist of Five voting.

Coin toss.

How to approach this question

Select the specific agile consensus technique.

Full Answer

C.Fist of Five voting.✓ Correct

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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