PK0-005 Tools and Documentation Practice Question
An agile team uses story points to estimate user stories. During planning poker, one developer consistently gives much higher estimates than the rest of the team. What is the best action for the team?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Ask the developer to explain their reasoning
The team should discuss the reasoning behind the high estimates to uncover hidden assumptions or risks, leading to a shared understanding.
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Average the estimates and move on
Why it's wrong here
Averaging ignores valuable input and may miss important risks.
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Discard the outlier estimate
Why it's wrong here
Outliers can indicate valid concerns; discarding them may lead to underestimation.
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Use the median estimate
Why it's wrong here
Using median avoids discussion but still misses the opportunity to learn.
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Ask the developer to explain their reasoning
Why this is correct
Correct: Discussing estimates helps align understanding and improve accuracy.
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