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    PracticePMI PMP®PMI PMP Practice Exam 5Question 11
    Hard1 markMultiple Choice
    Task 7: Plan and manage quality of products/deliverablesquality managementdefect trackingtechnical debtdata analysis

    PMP · Question 11 · Task 7: Plan and manage quality of products/deliverables

    A software project team has been tracking defects found during testing sprints. The data shows a concerning trend where remaining defects are accumulating from 3 in Sprint 1 to 22 in Sprint 5, even though the team is finding and fixing more defects each sprint. What does this trend MOST likely indicate about the project?

    Answer options:

    A.

    The team's testing effectiveness is improving as they find more defects each sprint

    B.

    Technical debt is accumulating faster than it's being resolved, indicating a quality issue

    C.

    The increasing defect count shows the product is becoming more complex, which is normal

    D.

    The team should reduce testing efforts in the next sprint to focus on fixing existing defects

    How to approach this question

    Analyze the trend in unresolved defects rather than just defects found. Look for indicators of systemic quality issues rather than normal project progression.

    Full Answer

    B.Technical debt is accumulating faster than it's being resolved, indicating a quality issue✓ Correct
    When defects accumulate faster than they're resolved, it indicates technical debt buildup or quality process issues. This is a leading indicator of potential quality problems that require attention.

    Common mistakes

    Students often choose improved testing (A) focusing on defects found, or normal complexity (C), missing the significance of the accumulating unresolved defects trend.
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