PMI-ACP · Question #570
A project's first iteration contains item A, and its second iteration contains item B. The first iteration is behind schedule, which will impact the second iteration. Since items A and B are similar,
The correct answer is A. Defer starting the design of item B until the second iteration is being planned. Agile and Lean principles discourage starting work outside the current iteration's scope, as this creates partially done work - a form of waste - and can distract the team from completing item A. The team's priority must be completing their current sprint commitment. Additionally
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A project's first iteration contains item A, and its second iteration contains item B. The first iteration is behind schedule, which will impact the second iteration. Since items A and B are similar, a team member suggests beginning the design of item B. What should the agile practitioner do?
Options
- ADefer starting the design of item B until the second iteration is being planned
- BProceed with the design of item B, since it will hasten the second iteration
- CEscalate the issue to the customer, and obtain their approval before starting the design of item B
- DLog the issue in the risk register, and request change control board (CCB) approval
How the community answered
(41 responses)- A80% (33)
- B2% (1)
- C5% (2)
- D12% (5)
Explanation
Agile and Lean principles discourage starting work outside the current iteration's scope, as this creates partially done work - a form of waste - and can distract the team from completing item A. The team's priority must be completing their current sprint commitment. Additionally, requirements for item B may change before its iteration is planned. Starting early based on assumed similarity risks rework. Escalating to the customer (C) or involving a CCB (D) introduces heavyweight governance inappropriate for this scenario.
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