PMI-ACP Product Practice Question
An agile team is using 'Story Points' for estimation. Why is this preferred over 'Hours' for backlog items?
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 accounts for complexity, effort, and uncertainty without needing precise time forecasting.
Story points account for complexity and effort uncertainty better than absolute time units.
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 is required by the project management office.
Why it's wrong here
PMOs may prefer hours, but agile teams prefer points.
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It makes it easier to track individual performance.
Why it's wrong here
Agile discourages tracking individual performance via estimation.
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It accounts for complexity, effort, and uncertainty without needing precise time forecasting.
Why this is correct
Story points are relative measures that help teams plan better over time.
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It ensures that every story takes exactly the same amount of time.
Why it's wrong here
This is impossible and not the intent of story points.
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