Free PMI-ACP® Exam Sample Question 27

Which of the following techniques is considered most effective when used as a method for project team members to generate ideas for solving problems or meeting open-ended challenges?

A) Brainstorming 
B) Fist of Five 
C) Free-For-All
D) Silent Idea Generation   

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Correct Answer: A

There are three types of techniques that Agile project teams can use for solving problems or meeting open-ended challenges. These are Brainstorming, Free-For-All and Silent Idea Generation. Of these three techniques, Brainstorming is considered the most effective. Fist of Five is a technique used in Agile estimation.

Reference: PMI-ACP and Certified Scrum Professional Exam Prep and Desk Reference, John Stenbeck, 2011.