PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) — Question 199

Halfway through the execution of an agile project, a retrospective meeting is held. One of the team members believes that the actual time and cost to complete the work has consistently been greater than what was originally estimated.

Which of the following activities should be performed next?

Answer options

• A. The product owner should reduce the scope of the project so that the items delivering the highest business value can be completed.
• B. The team should perform a spike to conduct research on their technical solutions and prove their viability.
• C. The team should consolidate small stories into larger ones so that there are less work items to be estimated.
• D. The team should reevaluate time and cost estimates to reflect the latest understanding of the work effort.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer, D, is appropriate because it allows the team to adjust their estimates based on real data gathered thus far, ensuring better planning moving forward. Options A, B, and C do not address the underlying issue of inaccurate estimates and may lead to further complications without resolving the current discrepancies.