PMI-ACP · Question #338
An iteration takes place in a time frame with specific start and end dates, called a time-box. Which of the following is NOT an advantage of time-boxing?
The correct answer is D. Helps control technical debt. Controlling technical debt is NOT an advantage of time-boxing. Time-boxing (fixing the duration of an iteration) helps teams: (A) establish a WIP limit by constraining what can be done in the period; (B) force prioritization since only the most valuable work fits in the box…
Question
An iteration takes place in a time frame with specific start and end dates, called a time-box. Which of the following is NOT an advantage of time-boxing?
Options
- AEstablishes a WIP limit
- BForces prioritization
- CDemonstrates progress
- DHelps control technical debt
How the community answered
(35 responses)- B3% (1)
- C6% (2)
- D91% (32)
Explanation
Controlling technical debt is NOT an advantage of time-boxing. Time-boxing (fixing the duration of an iteration) helps teams: (A) establish a WIP limit by constraining what can be done in the period; (B) force prioritization since only the most valuable work fits in the box; and (C) demonstrate regular, visible progress to stakeholders at each iteration end. Technical debt is managed through engineering practices like refactoring, code reviews, and definition of done - not by the time-boxing mechanism itself. Time-boxing can actually contribute to technical debt if teams cut quality corners to meet the deadline.
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