The correct answer is D — Identify this as a risk, decide on the response, and prioritize spike to determine the solution on the product backlog.
A spike is a time-boxed research activity used in Agile to explore potential solutions to uncertainty. The architectural concern is a technical risk, and it ' s best addressed by formally identifying it, analyzing potential responses, and scheduling a spike as a backlog item to investigate solutions.
PMI Agile Practice Guide:
“Spikes are stories used for time-boxed research and exploration when the team needs more information to understand technical or functional uncertainty.”
(PMI Agile Practice Guide, Section 5.2 – Types of Backlog Items)
Mike Griffiths:
“Agile risk management integrates spikes and prioritization. When risk is detected, the team should identify it transparently and explore mitigation or investigation through a spike.”
(PMI-ACP Exam Prep, Chapter 6 – Problem Detection and Resolution)
Incorrect options:
A skips backlog prioritization and team alignment.
B deflects the issue without analysis.
C ignores risk and blindly follows the existing priority.
Answer: D
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