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id: 67c99cf91ca2a0d46a0789a2
title: Task 101
challengeType: 19
dashedName: task-101
lang: en-US
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# --instructions--

Read the text and answer the question below.

# --questions--

## --text--

After talking to James, Maria has come up with a list of important points so that she could discuss them with Bob in an upcoming meeting. This is the list:

`Meeting Notes: Talk with James`

`Key Points:`

- `Project Deadline: The team is already working extra hours, and the new deadline is adding more stress.`

- `Burnout Risk: More pressure could lead to burnout. We should rethink task priorities to ease the workload.`

- `Resource Shortage: The team is missing key roles, making it harder to manage tasks efficiently.`

- `Communication Issues: Late updates are causing problems. More regular check-ins could help.`

- `Team Morale: Constant pressure is affecting motivation. We need ways to support the team.`

`Suggested Actions:`

- `Ask Bob again about getting extra support.`

- `Adjust task priorities to reduce stress.`

- `Set up more frequent check-ins for better communication.`

- `Find ways to keep morale up despite the tight deadline.`

What did Maria discover about the team's efficiency in managing tasks?  

## --answers--  

The team is working at maximum efficiency and doesn't need changes.  

### --feedback--  

The text mentions that the team is struggling with workload and stress.

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The team can complete tasks faster if they work longer hours.

### --feedback--  

Maria is concerned about burnout, so simply working longer hours is not the best solution.

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The team struggles with efficiency because they are missing key roles.

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The team needs to slow down and focus on quality instead of speed.

### --feedback--  

The text doesn't mention that speed is the issue.

## --video-solution--  

3  

# --explanation--  

The correct answer has to do with something that the team is missing. Check the `Key Points` section, specifically the point about the `Resource Shortage`, to find the answer.
