CAPM Agile Frameworks and Methodologies Practice Question
Exhibit
Refer to the exhibit. ``` Iteration 1 Velocity: 20 story points Iteration 2 Velocity: 22 story points Iteration 3 Velocity: 18 story points Iteration 4 Velocity: 24 story points Planned for Iteration 5: 30 story points ```
Based on the exhibit, what is the most significant risk for the upcoming iteration?
⚠ Common exam trap
PMI often tests the misconception that a team can simply increase velocity by working harder or adding resources, rather than respecting historical data as a reliable predictor of capacity.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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The team is overcommitting based on historical velocity data.
The exhibit shows a planned velocity of 30 story points per iteration, but historical velocity averages 21 story points. This mismatch means the team is overcommitting, which will likely lead to unfinished work and reduced quality. In Agile, using historical velocity as a baseline is critical for realistic iteration planning.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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The team is overcommitting based on historical velocity data.
Why this is correct
The planned 30 points exceed the average velocity of 21, indicating overcommitment.
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The product backlog may have scope creep from new requirements.
Why it's wrong here
No information suggests scope creep; the issue is overcommitment.
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The team's velocity is dropping, indicating a need to add more team members.
Why it's wrong here
Velocity is not dropping; it varies but is not in a downward trend.
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The team's velocity is trending upward, so the plan is realistic.
Why it's wrong here
Velocity is not consistently trending upward; the average is 21, and 30 is an outlier.
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