CAE Sprint Planning & Estimation 2

Question 1

During sprint planning, the team realizes the top-priority backlog item is too large to complete in one sprint. What is the BEST course of action?

Accepted Answer

Break the item into smaller stories that fit within the sprint

Answer

Large user stories should be split into smaller, sprint-sized pieces that can be completed within the timebox.

Question 2

What does 'relative estimation' mean in the context of agile story pointing?

Accepted Answer

Sizing stories by comparing their complexity to each other rather than to absolute time

Answer

Relative estimation compares the size and complexity of stories against one another rather than converting directly to hours or days.

Question 3

A Scrum team's velocity has varied between 30 and 50 points over the last six sprints. How should the team use this data for sprint planning?

Accepted Answer

Use the average velocity as a forecasting guideline

Answer

Average historical velocity provides a reliable baseline for forecasting how much work the team can realistically complete.

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of the sprint goal established during sprint planning?

Accepted Answer

To provide a single coherent objective that gives the sprint focus and meaning

Answer

The sprint goal is a short, focused objective that aligns the team's work and allows flexibility in how it is achieved.

Question 5

Which technique involves assigning story points using a sequence like 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13 to reflect increasing uncertainty at larger sizes?

Accepted Answer

Fibonacci sequence estimation

Answer

Fibonacci-based estimation captures the inherent uncertainty in larger items by widening gaps between higher values.

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