User Stories and Estimation Flashcards
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What is an epic in Agile backlog terms?
Answer: A large body of work that can be broken into multiple stories
An epic is a large story too big for one sprint, decomposed into smaller stories.
Why should story estimation involve the whole development team rather than just one person?
Answer: Diverse perspectives surface risks and produce more accurate estimates
Collective estimation captures different expertise and reduces individual bias.
A product owner keeps adding implementation details to every story before the sprint. Which INVEST principle does this risk violating?
Answer: Negotiable
Stories should remain negotiable, leaving room for collaborative detail during the sprint.
What is the purpose of using T-shirt sizes (S, M, L, XL) for estimation?
Answer: Quick, coarse-grained sizing especially for high-level backlog items
T-shirt sizing offers fast relative estimation useful for rough or early-stage planning.
When splitting a story, which split typically delivers the most value?
Answer: A vertical slice delivering working end-to-end functionality
Vertical slices deliver usable, demonstrable functionality each iteration.
What does it mean for a user story to be 'Testable' (the T in INVEST)?
Answer: You can verify when it is done via clear criteria
Testable means there are clear criteria to confirm the story is complete.
A team consistently overestimates and finishes early every sprint. What is the best corrective action?
Answer: Recalibrate using actual velocity and pull more work into the sprint
Adjusting commitments to match real velocity improves predictability and throughput.
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