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PMI-ACP Question #342: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is D: Affinity estimating. Affinity Estimating is a technique where team members silently and quickly sort user stories by relative size, then reach group consensus. Stories are placed on a wall or board from smallest to largest, the team validates and adjusts the sequence, and then groups are labeled usin

Submitted by katya_ua· Apr 18, 2026Adaptive Planning

Question

What is the name of this facilitated process? One or more team members sequence the product backlog from smallest to largest User Story. The rest of the team validates the sequence. The whole team uses a sizing method such as T-shirt size or Fibonacci sequence to group the user stories.

Options

  • ARelative estimation
  • BPairwise comparison
  • CPlanning Poker
  • DAffinity estimating

Explanation

Affinity Estimating is a technique where team members silently and quickly sort user stories by relative size, then reach group consensus. Stories are placed on a wall or board from smallest to largest, the team validates and adjusts the sequence, and then groups are labeled using sizing scales like T-shirt sizes (XS, S, M, L, XL) or Fibonacci numbers. It is faster than Planning Poker for large backlogs. Relative estimation is a broader concept; Pairwise comparison evaluates items two at a time; Planning Poker uses simultaneous card reveals with discussion.

Topics

#Agile estimation#Affinity estimating#User Story sizing#Product backlog

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