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An engineer says: 'This estimate assumes the auth API is ready.' What is this an example of?
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Surfacing assumptions makes clear what conditions the estimate relies on, so risks are visible.
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A task is 'blocked' by another team. How should that affect the estimate?
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External dependencies/blockers add risk and should be called out rather than buried in the estimate.
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The plan adds a 'buffer'. What is a buffer?
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A buffer (or contingency) is padding to cover the uncertainty inherent in estimates.
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Which sentence correctly uses 'critical path'?
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The critical path is the chain of dependent tasks that determines the minimum project duration.
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How should a high-risk estimate best be 'communicated'?
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Expressing risky estimates as a range with stated drivers sets honest expectations.