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<!-- (audio) James: It might delay the release, but it's better than having a broken product. -->

--instructions--

Listen to the audio and answer the question below.

--questions--

--text--

What would happen in a worst-case scenario?

--answers--

The release would be perfectly on time without issues.

--feedback--

This is not a worse scenario — this is an ideal situation.


The product would be delayed forever.

--feedback--

A delay is possible, but not forever.


The team would cancel the project completely.

--feedback--

James does not suggest canceling the project.


The product would be released with critical bugs.

--video-solution--

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--explanation--

To find the correct answer, focus on James' reasoning.

  • It might delay the release... – This shows James is aware of a possible delay.

  • ...better than having a broken product. – This highlights that the worst-case scenario is releasing a product with serious bugs.

James is saying that fixing issues, even if it causes a delay, is better than launching a faulty product.

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