CSM Sprint Planning and Execution

Question 1

What is the primary output of Sprint Planning?

Accepted Answer

A Sprint Goal and Sprint Backlog

Answer

Sprint Planning results in a Sprint Goal that provides a shared objective and a Sprint Backlog containing the work the Developers plan to accomplish.

Question 2

What is the maximum duration of Sprint Planning for a one-month Sprint?

Accepted Answer

8 hours

Answer

Sprint Planning is time-boxed to a maximum of 8 hours for a one-month Sprint, with shorter Sprints typically requiring less time.

Question 3

Who decides how many Product Backlog items to include in a Sprint?

Accepted Answer

The Developers

Answer

The Developers select how much work to pull into the Sprint from the Product Backlog, as they are best positioned to forecast their own capacity.

Question 4

What is the Sprint Goal?

Accepted Answer

A single objective that provides focus and flexibility for the Sprint

Answer

The Sprint Goal is a single objective for the Sprint that gives the Developers focus and flexibility in how they achieve it.

Question 5

During Sprint Planning, who is responsible for determining how to build the Increment?

Accepted Answer

The Developers

Answer

The Developers determine how to turn Product Backlog items into an Increment during Sprint Planning, since they own the technical decisions.

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