Scrum PSK-I Exam - Topic 3 Question 11 Discussion

Actual exam question for Scrum's PSK-I exam

Question #: 11
Topic #: 3

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Which of the following are lagging indicator metrics?

(choose the best three answers)

AVelocity.

BCycle Time.

CWork in Progress.

DThroughput.

EWork Item Aging.

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Suggested Answer: A, B, D

Lagging indicator metrics are metrics that provide information about past performance:

1. Velocity (Option A): This is a measure of the amount of work a Scrum Team completes in a Sprint. It is a lagging indicator because it reflects what has been done rather than predicting future performance.

2. Cycle Time (Option B): This metric measures the time taken to complete a work item from start to finish. It is a lagging indicator because it provides data on how long work items took to complete in the past.

3. Throughput (Option D): This refers to the number of work items completed in a given period. Like Velocity, it reflects past performance and is considered a lagging indicator.

Work in Progress (Option C) and Work Item Aging (Option E) are not lagging indicators:

* Work in Progress (C): is a current state metric that indicates how much work is currently in progress.

* Work Item Aging (E): is a leading indicator, providing insights into how long a work item has been in progress, helping predict delays or bottlenecks

by Sheldon at Aug 01, 2025, 07:35 AM

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Andra

5 months ago

Wait, are we sure about Throughput being a lagging indicator?

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Marvel

5 months ago

Velocity isn't a lagging metric, right?

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Pamella

6 months ago

I thought Cycle Time was a leading indicator?

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Dalene

6 months ago

Totally agree, Work in Progress is not lagging either!

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Sabra

6 months ago

Work Item Aging is definitely a lagging indicator.

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Richelle

6 months ago

I’m leaning towards Cycle Time, Work Item Aging, and maybe Velocity, but I’m not completely confident about Velocity being a lagging indicator.

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Carlton

7 months ago

I feel like Work in Progress is more of a current measure, but I can't recall if it fits in this context.

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Nenita

7 months ago

I remember practicing a question like this, and I think Throughput might be a leading indicator instead of lagging.

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Monte

7 months ago

I think Cycle Time and Work Item Aging are definitely lagging indicators, but I'm not sure about the third one.

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Lillian

7 months ago

I've got this! Cycle Time, Work in Progress, and Work Item Aging are all lagging indicator metrics. Velocity and Throughput are leading indicators. I'm feeling good about this one.

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Layla

7 months ago

Hmm, this is a tricky one. I know Cycle Time and Work in Progress are lagging, but I'm not confident about the other options. I'll make my best guess and hope for the best.

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Terrilyn

8 months ago

Okay, let me see. Lagging indicators measure things that have already happened, right? So Cycle Time and Work in Progress definitely fit that description. I'm a little unsure about Velocity, but I think that's more of a leading indicator.

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Mollie

8 months ago

I'm pretty sure Cycle Time and Work in Progress are lagging indicators, but I'm not sure about the others. I'll need to think through the definitions of each metric to decide.

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Tammara

8 months ago

I think Cycle Time is a lagging indicator metric.

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Heidy

9 months ago

I'm pretty sure A and D are also lagging indicators. We should track those too.

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Chauncey

10 months ago

Definitely B, C, and E. Lagging indicators are all about the past, not the future.

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