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PMI-ACP Exam - Topic 2 Question 98 Discussion

Actual exam question for PMI's PMI-ACP exam
Question #: 98
Topic #: 2
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Based on the backlog metrics in the chart, what can explain the Jump in points at the end of iteration 4?

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Suggested Answer: D

by Thea at Mar 08, 2025, 01:59 PM

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Merissa
2 months ago
I heard they added story points for improvements, which is interesting!
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William
2 months ago
Wait, are we sure they just didn't miscalculate earlier?
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Ronna
2 months ago
Totally agree, that jump is too big to ignore!
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Harrison
3 months ago
I think the product owner pushing for more output makes sense here.
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Leota
3 months ago
Looks like they reestimated some stories.
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Tonette
3 months ago
I wonder if the increase in output relates to the product owner's influence, like option D suggests. It seems plausible but I'm not entirely convinced.
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Jacquelyne
3 months ago
I feel like option C makes sense because underestimating stories is a common issue, but I can't recall if it specifically applies to this scenario.
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Cordelia
4 months ago
I think we practiced a question similar to this where the team added points after realizing some work could be improved. That might be option B?
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Gearldine
4 months ago
I remember discussing how re-estimating stories can lead to jumps in points, but I'm not sure if that's the main reason here.
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Ulysses
4 months ago
I think option C makes the most sense to me. The team realizing some stories were underestimated and re-estimating them would explain that sudden increase in points. But I'll review the other choices just to be thorough.
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Yuki
4 months ago
I'm a bit confused by this one. The backlog metrics don't seem to give a clear indication of what happened. I'll need to re-read the question and options carefully.
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Yvonne
4 months ago
Okay, let's see. The jump in points at the end of iteration 4 is the key here. I'm leaning towards option C, but I'll double-check the other choices just to be sure.
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Katheryn
5 months ago
Hmm, the options all seem plausible. I'll need to really think through the implications of each one to determine the most likely explanation.
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Carma
5 months ago
This looks like a tricky one. I'll need to carefully analyze the backlog metrics and the options to figure out what could explain that jump in points.
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Pamella
11 months ago
Haha, I bet the team was like, 'Oops, looks like we messed up the estimations! Time to play 'Let's Make a Deal' with the backlog!'
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Jesusita
10 months ago
D) The team learned that the product owner needed to increase the output in the next release
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Justine
10 months ago
C) The team realized that some stories were underestimated relative to other stones and reestimated as needed
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Sylvia
10 months ago
B) The team discovered that previously accepted work could be greatly improved and added story points associated with that work
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Pansy
10 months ago
A) The team neglected to account for support and maintenance costs associated with other supported products
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Leota
11 months ago
I agree, Option C makes the most sense. It's common for teams to discover underestimated stories and need to adjust the points accordingly.
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Devora
11 months ago
Option C looks like the correct answer here. The team probably realized that some stories were underestimated and needed to re-estimate them.
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Leandro
10 months ago
It's important for teams to adjust estimates as they learn more about the work involved.
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Verlene
10 months ago
I think the team must have re-estimated the stories to reflect their actual complexity.
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Buddy
10 months ago
Agreed, option C seems to be the most logical explanation for the jump in points.
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Ronnie
11 months ago
That's a good point, Alberta. Improvements in work could definitely lead to added story points.
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Alberta
11 months ago
I believe the team might have discovered improvements in previously accepted work.
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Ellen
12 months ago
I agree with Ronnie, underestimation of stories could explain the increase in points.
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Ronnie
12 months ago
I think the jump in points could be due to underestimation of some stories.
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