The correct answer is A – Continue working on the task until it is completed. Agile teams commit to the sprint goal and are expected to deliver what they’ve planned to the best of their ability. If a task takes longer than estimated, the team inspects and adapts but generally tries to complete the committed work within the current sprint.
From the PMI Agile Practice Guide:
“Agile teams are committed to delivering the work they planned for the iteration. If estimates are off, the team inspects the impact and continues, learning from it for future planning.”
(PMI Agile Practice Guide, Section 5.3 – Iteration Planning and Commitment)
Mike Griffiths explains:
“If something takes longer than expected, the team should strive to complete it and use the experience to improve future estimation. Agile teams maintain sprint commitment integrity.”
(Mike Griffiths, PMI-ACP Exam Prep, Chapter 5 – Adaptive Planning)
Incorrect options:
B is punitive and unaligned with Agile values.
C contradicts Agile’s emphasis on stable teams and sustainable pace.
D breaks commitment and risks value delivery.
Answer: A
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