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PK0-005 A project team is using an Agile approach Practice Question
A project team is using an Agile approach. During the sprint review, the product owner decides to reprioritize the backlog, moving a high-effort story to the next sprint. What is the primary benefit of this flexibility?
⚠ Common exam trap
CompTIA often tests the misconception that Agile flexibility is about schedule or workload management, when in fact the primary benefit is maximizing customer value through adaptive prioritization.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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It maximizes the value delivered to the customer.
In Agile, the sprint review is an opportunity for the product owner to inspect the product increment and adapt the backlog based on feedback. Reprioritizing a high-effort story to the next sprint allows the team to focus on higher-value work in the current sprint, directly aligning with the Agile principle of maximizing customer value through iterative delivery.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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It reduces the workload for the development team.
Why it's wrong here
Workload reduction is not the primary benefit.
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It allows the team to finish the current sprint earlier.
Why it's wrong here
The sprint duration is fixed.
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It maximizes the value delivered to the customer.
Why this is correct
Agile prioritizes customer value.
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It ensures the project stays on schedule.
Why it's wrong here
Schedule is not the primary focus; value is.
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