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PSM-I Question #182: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is B: How much is known about the Product over time. The Cone of Uncertainty is a project management concept that illustrates how uncertainty decreases over time as more information is gathered about a product or project. At the beginning of a project, estimates can vary widely (the wide part of the cone) because little is known. A

Submitted by hans_de· Apr 18, 2026Managing Products with Agility

Question

What does Cone of Uncertainty show?

Options

  • ADependencies, start times and stop times for project tasks
  • BHow much is known about the Product over time
  • CHierarchy of tasks that comprise a project
  • DHow much work remains till the end of the Sprint

Explanation

The Cone of Uncertainty is a project management concept that illustrates how uncertainty decreases over time as more information is gathered about a product or project. At the beginning of a project, estimates can vary widely (the wide part of the cone) because little is known. As the team learns more — through discovery, development, and feedback — the cone narrows, reflecting increasing certainty. Option A describes a Gantt chart. Option C describes a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). Option D describes a Burndown Chart. The Cone of Uncertainty is relevant to Scrum because it supports iterative development — early Sprints reduce uncertainty progressively.

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#Cone of Uncertainty#Product knowledge#Uncertainty management

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