A stakeholder directly asks a team member to add a small feature. The team member adds it because it only takes 2 hours. This is an example of:

Answer options:

Progressive Elaboration

Scope Creep

Gold Plating

Agile Adaptation

How to approach this question

Identify uncontrolled change. Differentiate Creep (requested) vs Gold Plating (volunteered).

Full Answer

B.Scope Creep✓ Correct

Scope creep occurs when scope changes bypass the formal change control process. Even small changes accumulate.

Common mistakes

Confusing Scope Creep with Gold Plating (Gold plating originates from the team wanting to impress, Creep usually originates from outside requests bypassing process).

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