PMI-ACP · Question #570
PMI-ACP Question #570: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
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. Addition
Question
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
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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