PMI-ACP Question #296: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is B: Story 1, 2, and 4. When a newly discovered task prevents a User Story from completing within the iteration, the team should: (1) immediately notify the Product Owner, (2) attempt to split the story and deliver the completable portion, and (3) return the unfinished work to the Product Backlog for re

Submitted by hans_de· Apr 18, 2026Problem Detection and Resolution

Question

While developing a story during the iteration, team discovered new tasks that were not identified earlier. A newly discovered task is such that the User Story cannot be completed during the iterations. What are the most appropriate actions for the team to perform?

Options

AStory 1, 2, and 3
BStory 1, 2, and 4
CStory 1 and 2
DStory 2, 3, and 4

Explanation

When a newly discovered task prevents a User Story from completing within the iteration, the team should: (1) immediately notify the Product Owner, (2) attempt to split the story and deliver the completable portion, and (3) return the unfinished work to the Product Backlog for re-prioritization in the next sprint. The stated correct answer B - 'Story 1, 2, and 4' - references a prioritized story list that is not included in the question stem, making this question incomplete as presented. The general principle is: do not force incomplete work, communicate transparently, and re-plan collaboratively.

Topics

#Iteration Management#Scope Management#Product Owner Collaboration#Adaptive Planning

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