PMI-ACP Product Practice Question
A stakeholder demands that a feature be completed by next week. The team identifies this as a high-risk task. What should the Product Owner do?
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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Discuss the risks with the stakeholder and negotiate the timeline or scope.
The Product Owner must balance the request with the team's reality and risk profile.
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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Discuss the risks with the stakeholder and negotiate the timeline or scope.
Why this is correct
Transparency regarding risk is key to managing stakeholder expectations.
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Force the team to work overtime to ensure completion.
Why it's wrong here
This is neither sustainable nor agile practice.
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Delegate the task to a junior developer to save costs.
Why it's wrong here
High-risk tasks require experienced handling.
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Agree to the request to satisfy the stakeholder.
Why it's wrong here
Agreeing to high-risk demands without mitigation leads to failure.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official PMI exam blueprint
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