PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) — Question 150

Trend analysis shows that velocity is significantly higher than predicted and the release can be completed one month ahead of schedule. The team recommends changing the end date to reflect this.
What should the agile practitioner do?

Answer options

• A. Jointly meet with the team and product owner to discuss options and determine the end date
• B. Announce that the team has exceeded the predicted velocity, and that the end date will be earlier than planned
• C. Ask the product owner to include additional features in the product backlog, then re-plan subsequent iterations
• D. Ask the team to decrease velocity to meet contractual obligations and document this decision

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because it involves collaboration and ensures that all stakeholders, including the product owner and team, are aligned on the new end date. Option B is incorrect as it lacks consultation with the team and product owner. Option C proposes adding more work without assessing the impact on timelines, and option D contradicts the principles of agility by asking the team to reduce their performance.