Artifacts and Commitments Flashcards

Who is accountable for the Product Backlog?

Answer: The Product Owner

The Product Owner is accountable for the Product Backlog, including its content, ordering, and transparency.

Who owns and manages the Sprint Backlog?

Answer: The Developers

The Sprint Backlog is created by and belongs to the Developers, who manage it throughout the Sprint.

What three elements make up the Sprint Backlog?

Answer: The Sprint Goal, the selected Product Backlog items, and the plan to deliver them

The Sprint Backlog is composed of the Sprint Goal (why), the selected items (what), and the actionable plan (how).

How often should the Sprint Backlog be updated?

Answer: Throughout the Sprint as more is learned

The Sprint Backlog is a highly visible, real-time picture updated throughout the Sprint as the Developers learn more.

What characteristic should Product Backlog items near the top of the list have?

Answer: They are more refined, clear, and ready for selection

Items higher in the Product Backlog are usually clearer and more detailed through refinement, making them ready for selection.

What is Product Backlog refinement?

Answer: The ongoing act of breaking down and adding detail to backlog items

Refinement is the ongoing activity of adding detail, estimates, and order to Product Backlog items, not a formal event.

Can the Product Backlog ever be considered complete?

Answer: No, it is dynamic and evolves as long as the product exists

The Product Backlog is dynamic and constantly evolves to reflect what the product needs as long as it exists.