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    PracticePMI PMP®PMI PMP Practice Exam 5Question 94
    Hard1 markMultiple Choice
    Task 1: Manage conflictconflict resolutiontechnical conflictsquality vs velocityteam leadership

    PMP · Question 94 · Task 1: Manage conflict

    A project manager is leading a team where a conflict has emerged between the quality assurance lead and the development lead about testing approaches. The QA lead wants comprehensive testing at each development stage, while the development lead prefers to focus testing at the end to maintain development velocity. The conflict is affecting team morale and project progress. What should the project manager do FIRST?

    Answer options:

    A.

    Make a decision about the testing approach to resolve the conflict quickly

    B.

    Facilitate a discussion to understand both perspectives and find a solution that addresses quality and velocity concerns

    C.

    Compromise by implementing testing at mid-development stages

    D.

    Escalate the testing approach decision to the technical architect

    How to approach this question

    When technical conflicts arise between team leads, facilitate discussion to understand underlying concerns and find solutions that address both parties' objectives.

    Full Answer

    B.Facilitate a discussion to understand both perspectives and find a solution that addresses quality and velocity concerns✓ Correct
    Technical conflicts between leads require understanding underlying concerns and collaborative problem-solving to find solutions that optimize both quality and development efficiency.

    Common mistakes

    Students often choose quick decisions (A) or simple compromise (C), missing the opportunity for collaborative problem-solving that addresses both quality and velocity concerns.
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