PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) — Question 85

Unable to meet a sprint's committed velocity, an agile team approaches the agile coach to define the next sprint's velocity.
What should the agile coach advise?

Answer options

• A. Split each story into multiple stories to meet the desired velocity
• B. Set the velocity to the delivered story points of the last sprint
• C. Use different estimation methods for stories and defects to meet the desired velocity
• D. Re-estimate by assigning more story points to smaller stories to increase the velocity

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because setting the next sprint's velocity based on the actual story points delivered in the last sprint provides a realistic and attainable target. Options A, C, and D involve manipulating the stories or estimation methods, which can create unrealistic expectations and undermine the team's ability to deliver effectively.