PMI-ACP Delivery Practice Question
The Product Owner wants to prioritize items based on the 'Cost of Delay'. What does this metric measure?
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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The potential revenue or value lost by delaying the delivery of a feature.
Cost of Delay helps teams understand the economic impact of not having a feature available by a certain date.
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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The potential revenue or value lost by delaying the delivery of a feature.
Why this is correct
Cost of Delay quantifies the financial impact of postponing a deliverable.
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The total budget allocated to a specific feature.
Why it's wrong here
Budget is a cost, not an impact of delay.
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The time taken to fix defects found during UAT.
Why it's wrong here
This is a quality metric, not a prioritization tool.
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The number of hours spent by developers waiting for requirements.
Why it's wrong here
This relates to operational waste, not the business value impact of the feature.
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The penalty paid to vendors for late delivery.
Why it's wrong here
Contractual penalties are specific to legal terms, not general product prioritization.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official PMI exam blueprint
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