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Actual exam question from PMI's PMP
Question #: 16
Topic #: 1
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A Scrum team is analyzing the burndown chart on day four of a 15-day sprint. The burndown chart is shown below.
What should the team do next?

  • A. Ask the product owner if some low-priority stories could be cut from the sprint
  • B. Continue with the sprint as the progress shows buffers for potential interruptions
  • C. Ask the project team to select any additional stories as they have additional capacity than planned
  • D. Continue with the sprint work as planned and keep monitoring
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Suggested Answer: D 🗳️

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HT_TNT
5 days, 2 hours ago
Selected Answer: B
I believe there is still some slight buffer, so B for sure.
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betterthanyesterday
1 week, 3 days ago
Selected Answer: B
Answer is B
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jankusil
2 weeks, 4 days ago
Selected Answer: B
B and D say continue work as planned , which is crucial here. Second part is for discussion but for me B is more logical as this variance makes me calm that we go according to plan and there is as well small buffer for later if needed. Monitoring is done anyway - that is one of the reasons of why we are updating burndown chart
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fragar65
1 month, 2 weeks ago
According to PMBOK, answer is B. This emphasizes that there is some buffer that can be leveraged which allows to adapt according to data. D only states to continue monitoring without pointing out that there is a buffer, "adaptation."
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Pragati06
2 months ago
Diversion is not much so monitoring will help so answer should be D
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sweety433
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Since it is only day four of a 15-day sprint, the team should continue with their planned work. Answer is D
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BuviD
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Selected Answer: D
Because the burn down chart shows the work pending to complete . and the team is on day 4 and progressing good
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BuviD
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Selected Answer: A
A. Ask the product owner if some low-priority stories could be cut from the sprint
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Aditech
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Selected Answer: D
D is the answer. Reasons:- A burndown chart shows the amount of work that has been completed in an epic or sprint, and the total work remaining. Burndown charts are used to predict your team's likelihood of completing their work in the time available.
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radsrock
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Selected Answer: D
The best option is D
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Tomtsang906
1 year, 1 month ago
Why B is not correct?
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hoomz
9 months, 1 week ago
B is not the most effective action because the burndown chart already indicates the team is ahead of schedule, suggesting they may not need to rely on buffers at this point. Additionally, this option does not take into account the dynamic nature of agile projects, where continuous reassessment and adaptation are crucial. The burndown chart should be used as a tool for monitoring progress and making adjustments as necessary. If the team is consistently ahead of schedule, it might be more beneficial to consider adding more value to the sprint by including additional stories or enhancing the quality of the deliverables, rather than simply relying on the buffer.
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Ravi4french
1 year, 1 month ago
Selected Answer: D
D is correct
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Alphy07
1 year, 2 months ago
D is correct
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quyspeed
1 year, 3 months ago
it's ok done
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Muntadher
1 year, 4 months ago
Selected Answer: D
D is fit
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Wong93
1 year, 5 months ago
Selected Answer: D
The actual line is below the planned line. In a burndown chart that means we're ahead of schedule, no? D should be the answer if that's the case.
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victory108
1 year, 6 months ago
Selected Answer: D
D. Continue with the sprint work as planned and keep monitoring
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