PMI-ACP Leadership Practice Question
The team's velocity is highly inconsistent, causing frustration for the Product Owner. How should you address this as a coach?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Facilitate a discussion on what factors are influencing the variance and how to manage them.
The leader should facilitate a conversation about stability, not force a specific velocity.
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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Mandate that the team increase their velocity by 20% next sprint.
Why it's wrong here
Velocity is an observation, not a target that can be forced.
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Change the story point estimation technique to something faster.
Why it's wrong here
Changing the measurement tool does not address the underlying cause of variability.
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Ask the team to stop using story points.
Why it's wrong here
The tool is not the problem; the process and environment are.
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Facilitate a discussion on what factors are influencing the variance and how to manage them.
Why this is correct
Focusing on the process and external dependencies helps the team stabilize.
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