PMI-ACP Delivery Practice Question
A team is using a WIP (Work In Progress) limit of 3 on their 'Testing' column. A developer moves a fourth item into 'Testing' because the current items are blocked by a third party. What is the most agile way to handle this?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Stop starting new work and assist the testers or address the block with the third party.
Adhering to WIP limits forces teams to address the root cause of the block (the third party) instead of starting new work.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Move the blocked items back to the 'Development' column.
Why it's wrong here
This is inaccurate status reporting and hides the reality of the stalled work.
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Stop starting new work and assist the testers or address the block with the third party.
Why this is correct
The team should 'swarm' the bottleneck or assist the testers, adhering to the WIP limit to optimize flow.
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Increase the WIP limit to 4 to accommodate the new item.
Why it's wrong here
Arbitrarily increasing WIP limits masks systemic issues in the delivery process.
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Ask the Product Owner to prioritize the next task for the developer.
Why it's wrong here
This ignores the immediate constraint in the system.
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Allow the fourth item to move into testing to keep developers busy.
Why it's wrong here
Starting new work instead of clearing the queue increases cycle time and reduces flow efficiency.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official PMI exam blueprint
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