CSPO Release Planning and Sprint Goals 2 â Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is a Sprint Goal?
- A list of all user stories committed to in the Sprint
- A single objective set for the Sprint that provides focus and flexibility (Correct answer)
- A management directive handed down from the Scrum Master
- A numerical velocity target the Development Team must hit
Correct answer: A single objective set for the Sprint that provides focus and flexibility
The Sprint Goal is a single, coherent objective that gives the Scrum Team focus and flexibility in choosing how to achieve it within the Sprint.
Question 2: When is the Sprint Goal created?
- During the Sprint Retrospective at the end of the previous Sprint
- By the Product Owner alone before Sprint Planning begins
- During Sprint Planning, collaboratively by the entire Scrum Team (Correct answer)
- During the Daily Scrum on the first day of the Sprint
Correct answer: During Sprint Planning, collaboratively by the entire Scrum Team
The Sprint Goal is created during Sprint Planning by the whole Scrum Team, ensuring shared understanding and commitment.
Question 3: Who is primarily responsible for proposing the Sprint Goal?
- The Scrum Master, to ensure process compliance
- The Product Owner, based on the most valuable Product Backlog items (Correct answer)
- The Development Team, based on their capacity estimate
- External stakeholders, to communicate business priorities
Correct answer: The Product Owner, based on the most valuable Product Backlog items
The Product Owner proposes the Sprint Goal because they are accountable for product value and understand which objectives will deliver the most value each Sprint.
Question 4: Can the Sprint Goal be changed after Sprint Planning?
- Yes, the Scrum Master may update it daily as work progresses
- Yes, stakeholders may revise it during the Sprint Review
- No, the Sprint Goal is fixed for the duration of the Sprint (Correct answer)
- Yes, but only if more than half the Development Team agrees
Correct answer: No, the Sprint Goal is fixed for the duration of the Sprint
The Sprint Goal is fixed once Sprint Planning is complete; it provides the immutable objective that guides the team through the Sprint.
Question 5: What should the Scrum Team do if the Sprint Goal becomes obsolete before the Sprint ends?
- Continue the Sprint and address the issue in the Sprint Retrospective
- The Scrum Master cancels the Sprint automatically
- The Product Owner may cancel the Sprint when the goal no longer makes sense (Correct answer)
- The Development Team self-organizes to select a new Sprint Goal
Correct answer: The Product Owner may cancel the Sprint when the goal no longer makes sense
Only the Product Owner has the authority to cancel a Sprint, and they should do so when the Sprint Goal becomes obsolete due to changed business conditions.
Question 6: How does a well-crafted Sprint Goal benefit the Development Team?
- It eliminates the need to attend the Daily Scrum
- It provides flexibility in choosing which tasks to complete while maintaining focus (Correct answer)
- It guarantees the Sprint will finish on time and within budget
- It allows developers to change the product's release date independently
Correct answer: It provides flexibility in choosing which tasks to complete while maintaining focus
A clear Sprint Goal gives the Development Team flexibility in negotiating scope within the Sprint while ensuring they stay focused on the most important objective.
Question 7: Which characteristic best defines a good Sprint Goal according to Scrum principles?
- It specifies every user story to be completed in the Sprint
- It is assigned by the Project Manager before Sprint Planning
- It is specific, measurable, and reflects a coherent business value (Correct answer)
- It mirrors the same goal from the previous Sprint for consistency
Correct answer: It is specific, measurable, and reflects a coherent business value
A good Sprint Goal is specific enough to guide the team, measurable so progress can be assessed, and reflects a clear business value that motivates the team.
