PMI-ACP Delivery Practice Question
Which TWO actions should a practitioner take when the team is consistently failing to meet the Definition of Done?
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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Review and potentially refine the Definition of Done to ensure it is achievable and clear.
Refining the DoD and identifying the root cause in a retrospective are the right steps to improve quality.
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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Fire the team.
Why it's wrong here
This is not an agile practice.
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Review and potentially refine the Definition of Done to ensure it is achievable and clear.
Why this is correct
The DoD must be realistic yet maintain high quality.
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Facilitate a retrospective to identify the root cause of the failures.
Why this is correct
The team must own and solve the problem.
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Lower the standards to match current output.
Why it's wrong here
Lowering standards is not the solution.
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Publicly shame the team.
Why it's wrong here
This is counter-productive.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official PMI exam blueprint
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