Scrum PSK-I Exam - Topic 3 Question 16 Discussion

Actual exam question for Scrum's PSK-I exam

Question #: 16
Topic #: 3

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Which of the following are leading indicator metrics?

(choose the best two answers)

ACycle Time.

BService Level Expectation.

CWork in Progress.

DWork Item Aging.

EMonte Carlo.

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Suggested Answer: C, D

Work in Progress (WIP) and Work Item Aging are considered leading indicator metrics in Scrum with Kanban. Leading indicators are metrics that provide information that can help predict future outcomes or performance.

* Work in Progress (WIP): This metric indicates the number of work items currently being worked on and can provide early signals about potential bottlenecks or issues in the workflow. Managing WIP effectively can help teams optimize their flow and predict how work might proceed in the future.

* Work Item Aging: This metric shows how long work items have been in progress without being completed. It provides an early indication of delays and can help teams identify items that might need attention to maintain a steady flow

by Youlanda at Jan 05, 2026, 05:16 AM

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Patrick

3 days ago

E is the obvious answer here. Monte Carlo simulation is a powerful tool for forecasting and analyzing uncertainty.

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Kent

8 days ago

I think B and C are the right choices. Service level expectation and work in progress give a good sense of the current state of the process.

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Tyisha

13 days ago

A and D are the correct answers. Cycle time and work item aging are leading indicators that help predict future performance.

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Tarra

18 days ago

I practiced a similar question, and I think Cycle Time and Work in Progress were the right choices there too.

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Enola

23 days ago

I feel like Monte Carlo was mentioned as a predictive tool, but I don't know if it counts as a leading indicator.

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Elly

29 days ago

I remember discussing Service Level Expectation in class, but I can't recall if it's a leading indicator or not.

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Casie

1 month ago

I think Cycle Time and Work in Progress are leading indicators, but I'm not completely sure about Work Item Aging.

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Earleen

1 month ago

Okay, I think I've got this. Cycle Time and Work Item Aging are the two leading indicator metrics here. The others are more about current or past performance. Time to put on my thinking cap and nail this question!

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Leonardo

1 month ago

I've got a good feeling about this one. Cycle Time and Work in Progress are definitely leading indicators that can help predict future trends. The other options seem more like lagging indicators to me.

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Helga

2 months ago

I'm a little confused on this one. I know leading indicators are supposed to predict future performance, but I'm not sure which of these metrics would qualify. I'll have to review my notes and try to figure this out.

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Thaddeus

2 months ago

Okay, let's see. I know Work Item Aging is a good leading indicator, and I'm pretty sure Work in Progress is too. The other options seem a bit trickier, but I'll give it my best shot.

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Samira

2 months ago

Hmm, I think Cycle Time and Work in Progress might be leading indicators, but I'm not totally sure about the others. I'll need to think this through carefully.

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