PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) — Question 183

During product development, changes in technology and regulations require the team to reassess product architecture.
How should this technical debt be captured?

Answer options

• A. Include it in the product backlog and use a new indicator to annotate that is technical debt
• B. Include it in the product backlog as a low-priority issue
• C. Since it is not a part of agile methodologies, it should not be tracked
• D. Have team members maintain personal lists of issues and consolidate the lists during review

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because including it in the product backlog with a specific indicator helps prioritize and track technical debt effectively. Option B underestimates the importance of technical debt by labeling it as low priority, while C incorrectly dismisses the need for tracking such issues in agile. Option D lacks a systematic approach, as personal lists may lead to inconsistencies and missed items.