SCRUM Sprint Planning and Goals 2

Question 1

Who is accountable for ensuring the Sprint Planning event takes place and is productive?

Accepted Answer

The Scrum Master

Answer

The Scrum Master ensures Scrum events happen, are positive, productive, and kept within the timebox.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Eight hours

Answer

Sprint Planning is timeboxed to a maximum of eight hours for a one-month Sprint.

Question 3

Which three topics does Sprint Planning address?

Accepted Answer

Why the Sprint is valuable, what can be done, and how the work will be done

Answer

Sprint Planning addresses why the Sprint is valuable (the Sprint Goal), what can be done, and how the chosen work will get done.

Question 4

Who crafts the Sprint Goal?

Accepted Answer

The whole Scrum Team

Answer

The whole Scrum Team collaborates to craft the Sprint Goal during Sprint Planning.

Question 5

What is the primary input the Product Owner brings to Sprint Planning?

Accepted Answer

How the work increases product value and the most important Product Backlog items

Answer

The Product Owner ensures attendees are prepared to discuss the most important Product Backlog items and how they map to the product goal.

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