PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) — Question 257

A team is building a product in three-week iterations. During the last retrospective, it was identified that there was a 20 percent increase from previous iterations in the number of reported defects and change requests.

Since this is causing the product's value to decrease, what should the team do?

Answer options

• A. Reevaluate the duration of the cycles, as faster cycles may allow for earlier detection of defects.
• B. Run a sprint to clear all reported defects before taking new stories.
• C. Change the control mechanism so that items are better tested before delivery.
• D. Increase the opportunities to confirm common understanding with the client.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because improving communication and understanding with the client can help clarify requirements and reduce misunderstandings that lead to defects. Options A and C focus on process adjustments but do not directly address the root cause of the defects, while option B suggests fixing defects before new stories but does not prevent future issues.