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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?
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
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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