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Select two ways in which technical debt impacts transparency. (Choose two.)

The correct answer is B. It leads to false assumptions about the current state of the system, specifically of an Increment C. As development progresses and code is added, the system becomes more difficult to stabilize. The correct answers are B and C, because technical debt impacts transparency in these ways. It leads to false assumptions about the current state of the system, specifically of an Increment being releasable at the end of a Sprint, as it may contain hidden defects or incomplete…

Submitted by yaw92· Apr 18, 2026Developing and Delivering Products Professionally

Question

Select two ways in which technical debt impacts transparency. (Choose two.)

Options

  • AWhen calculated and estimated, the total amount of technical debt shows exactly how long until
  • BIt leads to false assumptions about the current state of the system, specifically of an Increment
  • CAs development progresses and code is added, the system becomes more difficult to stabilize,
  • DIt enhances transparency for the Product Owner as a Development Team is not allowed to do

How the community answered

(16 responses)
  • A
    19% (3)
  • B
    75% (12)
  • D
    6% (1)

Explanation

The correct answers are B and C, because technical debt impacts transparency in these ways. It leads to false assumptions about the current state of the system, specifically of an Increment being releasable at the end of a Sprint, as it may contain hidden defects or incomplete functionality. It also results in future work being slowed down in unpredictable ways, as development progresses and code is added, the system becomes more difficult to stabilize and

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#Technical Debt#Transparency#Scrum Values#Increment Quality

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