PMI-ACP Question #356: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is A: Cycle time. Cycle time is the total number of days (elapsed real-world time) required from when a feature is specified until it is delivered to production. It is a key lean and Agile efficiency metric that measures the end-to-end flow of work through the system. Shorter cycle times indicate

Submitted by satoshi_tk· Apr 18, 2026Value-driven Delivery

Question

The number of days needed between feature specification and production delivery is called:

Options

ACycle time
BReal time
CIdeal time
DCalendar time

Explanation

Cycle time is the total number of days (elapsed real-world time) required from when a feature is specified until it is delivered to production. It is a key lean and Agile efficiency metric that measures the end-to-end flow of work through the system. Shorter cycle times indicate a more efficient delivery pipeline. It differs from 'ideal time' (effort in focused hours) and is not the same as 'calendar time,' which is a more general term not specific to the feature development lifecycle.

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#Cycle time#Agile metrics#Flow metrics#Lean principles

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