PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) — Question 139

What estimation technique is an agile team using when collectively estimating the relative size of its stories using story points?

Answer options

• A. Parametric
• B. One-to-one comparison
• C. Affinity
• D. Planning poker

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, Planning poker, which is a consensus-based estimation technique where team members estimate story points for tasks using cards. The other options, such as Parametric, One-to-one comparison, and Affinity, do not specifically involve the collaborative and game-like approach that defines Planning poker.