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    PracticePMI PMP®PMI PMP Practice ExamQuestion 34
    Hard1 markMultiple Choice
    Task 12: Manage project artifactsProcessData AnalysisAgile

    PMP · Question 34 · Task 12: Manage project artifacts

    A project manager is using a burnup chart to track progress. The 'Total Scope' line has recently jumped up significantly, while the 'Completed Work' line is rising steadily. What does this indicate?

    Answer options:

    A.

    The team's velocity has increased.

    B.

    New requirements have been added to the project (Scope Creep or Change).

    C.

    The project is ahead of schedule.

    D.

    The team is finding fewer defects.

    How to approach this question

    Interpret the Chart. Scope Line goes up = More work added.

    Full Answer

    B.New requirements have been added to the project (Scope Creep or Change).✓ Correct
    B
    Task 12 (Manage artifacts). Burnup charts show Scope vs. Progress. If the Scope line rises, work was added. This helps visualize scope creep.

    Common mistakes

    Confusing Burndown (one line) with Burnup (two lines).
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