ExpertPMP · Question 23 · Task 7: Plan and manage quality of products/deliverables
A software development project has established quality standards requiring 95% test coverage and zero critical defects before release. During the final sprint, the team discovers they can only achieve 88% test coverage due to time constraints, but there are no critical defects. The release date is fixed due to a marketing campaign. What should the project manager do FIRST?
A software development project has established quality standards requiring 95% test coverage and zero critical defects before release. During the final sprint, the team discovers they can only achieve 88% test coverage due to time constraints, but there are no critical defects. The release date is fixed due to a marketing campaign. What should the project manager do FIRST?
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Release the software since there are no critical defects and the marketing campaign cannot be delayed
Delay the release until 95% test coverage is achieved, regardless of the marketing impact
Assess the risk of releasing with 88% coverage and present options to stakeholders for decision
Negotiate with the marketing team to delay the campaign by one week
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