CAPM Practice: Determine how to plan project iterations
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Correct answer: Time-boxed research or investigation stories used to reduce uncertainty before committing to implementation
Explanation
A spike is a time-boxed research activity to answer a specific question or reduce uncertainty. For example, 'investigate whether Library X can handle our data volume' — a spike might take one sprint and produce a recommendation (not production code). Spikes are used when the team lacks information needed to estimate or implement a story. They have a defined question and time box, preventing unlimited research.
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This question covers Determine how to plan project iterations under Determine how to plan project iterations (Agile Frameworks/Methodologies).
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