PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) — Question 58

At the end of a product development phase, an agile project team confirms that all tests have passed. The product is released, but the customer complains that it is deficient.
What should the project team have done prior to product release?

Answer options

• A. Requested approval from the project sponsor
• B. Undertaken a review of all requirements
• C. Conducted an end-of-phase demonstration
• D. Performed a retrospective to validate project deliverables

Correct answer: C

Explanation

Conducting an end-of-phase demonstration allows stakeholders to see the product in action and provide feedback, ensuring it meets expectations before release. Simply requesting approval or reviewing requirements does not guarantee that the product aligns with customer needs, while a retrospective focuses on past processes rather than validating deliverables.