PMI Exam PMI-ACP Topic 2 Question 98 Discussion

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Question #: 98
Topic #: 2

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Based on the backlog metrics in the chart, what can explain the Jump in points at the end of iteration 4?

AThe team neglected to account for support and maintenance costs associated with other supported products

BThe team discovered that previously accepted work could be greatly improved and added story points associated with that work

CThe team realized that some stories were underestimated relative to other stones and reestimated as needed

DThe team learned that the product owner needed to increase the output in the next release

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Suggested Answer: D

by Thea at Mar 08, 2025, 01:59 PM

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Pamella

2 months ago

Haha, I bet the team was like, 'Oops, looks like we messed up the estimations! Time to play 'Let's Make a Deal' with the backlog!'

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Jesusita

1 months ago

D) The team learned that the product owner needed to increase the output in the next release

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Justine

1 months ago

C) The team realized that some stories were underestimated relative to other stones and reestimated as needed

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Sylvia

1 months ago

B) The team discovered that previously accepted work could be greatly improved and added story points associated with that work

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Pansy

2 months ago

A) The team neglected to account for support and maintenance costs associated with other supported products

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Leota

3 months ago

I agree, Option C makes the most sense. It's common for teams to discover underestimated stories and need to adjust the points accordingly.

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Devora

3 months ago

Option C looks like the correct answer here. The team probably realized that some stories were underestimated and needed to re-estimate them.

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Leandro

2 months ago

It's important for teams to adjust estimates as they learn more about the work involved.

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Verlene

2 months ago

I think the team must have re-estimated the stories to reflect their actual complexity.

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Buddy

2 months ago

Agreed, option C seems to be the most logical explanation for the jump in points.

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Ronnie

3 months ago

That's a good point, Alberta. Improvements in work could definitely lead to added story points.

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Alberta

3 months ago

I believe the team might have discovered improvements in previously accepted work.

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Ellen

3 months ago

I agree with Ronnie, underestimation of stories could explain the increase in points.

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Ronnie

4 months ago

I think the jump in points could be due to underestimation of some stories.

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