PMI-ACP Exam - Topic 5 Question 91 Discussion

Actual exam question for PMI's PMI-ACP exam

Question #: 91
Topic #: 5

Two teams have received project requirements and completed estimates. Team A estimates 420 story points for scope and 30 story points for velocity per sprint. Team B estimates 280 story points for scope and 20 story points for velocity per sprint. Both teams have same number of team members and have an assumed sprint duration of 2 weeks.

What can an agile practitioner conclude about team A and team B's estimates?

ATeam B has underestimated scope compared to team A.

BTeam A is more confident in delivering velocity than team B.

CBoth teams need to indicate their proposed technology before the estimates can be analyzed.

DBoth teams have estimated the project to be of same size.

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by Alex at Sep 19, 2024, 05:01 PM

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Chau

5 months ago

Not sure about that, but both teams should clarify their tech choices first!

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Vashti

5 months ago

Wait, how can both teams have the same number of members but such different estimates?

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Lorrie

5 months ago

Team A seems more confident in their velocity for sure.

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Shannon

5 months ago

I think Team B's scope is definitely underestimated.

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Hana

6 months ago

Team A has way more story points than Team B.

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Lorean

6 months ago

Both teams have different story point estimates, so I don't think they see the project as the same size, right?

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Mireya

6 months ago

I feel like the technology used could really impact the estimates, but I can't recall if we need that info to analyze the estimates properly.

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Samuel

6 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think we had a practice question where underestimating scope led to issues later on. Could that apply here with Team B?

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Louisa

6 months ago

I remember we discussed how velocity can indicate confidence, so maybe Team A really believes they can deliver more than Team B.

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Rex

6 months ago

Based on the information provided, it seems like Team B has underestimated the scope compared to Team A. I'll make sure to carefully compare the estimates to identify any potential issues.

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Katina

6 months ago

Okay, let's see. Team A has a higher scope estimate but also a higher velocity per sprint. Team B has lower estimates all around. I'd say Team A is more confident in their ability to deliver.

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Roy

6 months ago

I'm a bit confused by the different story point estimates. Do we need more information about the teams' experience or the project requirements to really analyze this?

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Ernestine

7 months ago

Hmm, this seems straightforward. I think I can compare the scope and velocity estimates to determine which team is more confident in their delivery.

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Bobbie

11 months ago

Ah, I see the teams are playing a game of 'my estimate is bigger than yours.' Someone call the project management Olympics, we've got a winner!

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Micaela

11 months ago

Well, if both teams have the same number of members and sprint duration, then the difference in their estimates must mean they've sized the project differently. Option D seems to be the most logical conclusion.

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Myrtie

11 months ago

I'm not sure proposed technology has much to do with these estimates. The question clearly states the teams have the same number of members and sprint duration, so I don't think Option C is the correct answer here.

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Dusti

11 months ago

Team A's velocity estimate of 30 story points per sprint is higher than Team B's 20 story points per sprint, so Team A does seem more confident in their ability to deliver velocity. Option B is the right choice.

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Jimmie

10 months ago

B) Team A is more confident in delivering velocity than team B.

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Nu

10 months ago

A) Team B has underestimated scope compared to team A.

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Brittni

1 year ago

Team A's estimate of 420 story points for scope is significantly higher than Team B's 280 story points, so it's clear that Team B has underestimated the scope in comparison to Team A. Option A is the correct answer here.

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Maybelle

11 months ago

Team A is more confident in delivering velocity than team B.

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Alva

11 months ago

Team A's estimate of 420 story points for scope is significantly higher than Team B's 280 story points, so it's clear that Team B has underestimated the scope in comparison to Team A.

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Terina

1 year ago

But Team B has a lower velocity per sprint, so they might struggle to deliver on time.

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Dottie

1 year ago

I agree with you, Pamella. Team A's higher story points for scope indicate that.

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Pamella

1 year ago

I think Team A has estimated a larger scope than Team B.

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