PSM-II · Question #173
In what two ways is velocity and technical debt related? (Choose two.)
The correct answer is B. As the Development Team is working on new Product Backlog items, they may unexpectedly run C. A Development Team can artificially increase velocity by allowing technical debt to be incurred. Technical debt is a natural occurrence when developing complex products. It is a concept in software development that reflects the implied cost of additional rework caused by choosing an easy solution now instead of using a better approach that would take longer. And how it is…
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In what two ways is velocity and technical debt related? (Choose two.)
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- AThey are not related because technical debt is non-functional and velocity is calculated based on
- BAs the Development Team is working on new Product Backlog items, they may unexpectedly run
- CA Development Team can artificially increase velocity by allowing technical debt to be incurred.
- DAdding estimates to technical debt will allow the Development Team to maintain constant velocity
How the community answered
(30 responses)- A7% (2)
- B77% (23)
- D17% (5)
Explanation
Technical debt is a natural occurrence when developing complex products. It is a concept in software development that reflects the implied cost of additional rework caused by choosing an easy solution now instead of using a better approach that would take longer. And how it is managed will depend on the team AND context of the situation.
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