CompTIA PK0-005 Exam - Topic 2 Question 34 Discussion

Actual exam question for CompTIA's PK0-005 exam

Question #: 34
Topic #: 2

A developer focused on a single story during an entire sprint. The story was underestimated and, therefore, was not completed. Which of the following steps should the Scrum team take next?

AAssign more resources to complete similar stories in the future.

BBreak the stories into workable items that can be completed within one sprint.

CExtend the sprint duration when required with the approval of the product owner.

DRelease the current progress into production and carry over the rest of the code for the next sprint.

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Suggested Answer: B

The Scrum team should break the stories into workable items that can be completed within one sprint, which is a time-boxed period of 7 to 30 days, during which the team delivers a potentially releasable product increment. Breaking the stories into smaller and more manageable items can help the team to estimate them more accurately, plan them more effectively, and deliver them more reliably. Breaking the stories also aligns with the agile principle of delivering working software frequently and satisfying the customer through early and continuous delivery of valuable software.

The other options are not the best steps for the Scrum team to take next. Assigning more resources to complete similar stories in the future may not solve the problem of underestimation, and may introduce additional complexity and communication overhead. Extending the sprint duration when required with the approval of the product owner may compromise the consistency and predictability of the Scrum process, and may delay the feedback and validation from the stakeholders. Releasing the current progress into production and carrying over the rest of the code for the next sprint may result in an incomplete or unstable product increment, and may violate the definition of done, which is a shared understanding of the quality criteria that the product increment must meet. Reference = CompTIA Project+ Study Guide: Exam PK0-005, 3rd Edition, Chapter 5: Project Scope Management1; CompTIA Project+ Certification Study Guide, 3rd Edition, Chapter 5: Project Scope Management2; The 3 Scrum Roles and Responsibilities Explained3; Implementation of Scrum - 7 Steps for an Effective Process4

by Virgie at Sep 17, 2024, 09:29 PM

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Stefany

3 months ago

More resources won't solve the estimation issue.

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Delmy

3 months ago

Wait, can they really just extend the sprint like that?

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Jennie

3 months ago

I think releasing partial progress could confuse users.

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Albina

4 months ago

Totally agree, extending the sprint isn't a good idea!

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Hoa

4 months ago

Sounds like they should break the stories down better.

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Long

4 months ago

Assigning more resources sounds tempting, but I recall that it doesn't always solve the problem. Maybe we should focus on better estimating first.

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Casandra

4 months ago

I think we had a practice question about releasing incomplete work. Option D seems risky, but it might be necessary if the team is really stuck.

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Mable

4 months ago

I'm not sure about extending the sprint. I feel like that could lead to more issues down the line. Isn't it better to stick to the timebox?

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Ivette

5 months ago

I remember we discussed how breaking stories into smaller tasks can help with estimation. So, I think option B makes sense.

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Mica

5 months ago

I'm confident that option B is the correct answer here. Underestimating a story is a common issue, and the Scrum team should focus on breaking down the work into smaller, more achievable tasks that can be completed within a single sprint.

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Alfreda

5 months ago

Ah, I see. The question is asking about the next steps the Scrum team should take. I think option B, breaking the stories into workable items, is the best approach here. That way they can complete the work within a single sprint.

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Elza

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The question mentions the story was underestimated, so I'm not sure if assigning more resources is the right approach. Maybe breaking the story into smaller pieces would be better?

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Olene

5 months ago

This seems like a straightforward Scrum question. I think the key is to focus on the Scrum principles of delivering working software and continuous improvement.

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Merri

5 months ago

Extending the sprint duration? I'm not sure that's the right call. The Scrum framework emphasizes delivering working software within a fixed time-box. I'd go with option B and break the story down into smaller, more manageable pieces.

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Marvel

5 months ago

This question seems straightforward. I think the key is to focus on the customization steps for identifying duplicates during change request processing.

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Eden

1 year ago

Wow, D) really? Releasing partial code? That's like trying to ship a car with no wheels. I'll stick with B), thanks.

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Kip

1 year ago

Assigning more resources may not always be the solution.

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Barbra

1 year ago

It's important to focus on completing tasks within one sprint.

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Lucia

1 year ago

Breaking stories into workable items is a better approach.

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Yen

1 year ago

I agree, releasing partial code is risky.

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Terina

1 year ago

B) Break the stories into workable items that can be completed within one sprint. Trying to fit a story that's too big into a single sprint is just asking for trouble.

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Lera

1 year ago

D) Release the current progress into production and carry over the rest of the code for the next sprint. Might as well ship what we have and pick up the rest later.

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Alverta

1 year ago

C) Extend the sprint duration when required with the approval of the product owner. Completing the story should be the priority, even if it means adjusting the sprint timeline.

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Johna

1 year ago

B) Break the stories into workable items that can be completed within one sprint. This seems like the best approach to avoid similar issues in the future.

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