Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 1006

An agile project team discovers that they are unable to implement a feature completely in the first iteration. The team believes it may not be able to complete the tasks in the second iteration. The feature is a critical component that the customer has prioritized.

What should the team do?

Answer options

• A. Go back to the customer and explain that they cannot implement the feature completely in one iteration.
• B. Split the feature into smaller subfeatures, implement them, and then deliver them incrementally in multiple iterations.
• C. Ask the customer to simplify the feature so that it can be implemented in one iteration.
• D. Reduce the scope of the feature to fit into one iteration and deliver it to the customer.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because breaking the feature into smaller subfeatures allows the team to deliver value incrementally and ensures that critical components are prioritized. Options A and C do not provide a solution to meet the customer's needs, while D may lead to a reduced quality or functionality that does not meet customer expectations.