Exin ASF Exam - Topic 12 Question 70 Discussion

Actual exam question for Exin's ASF exam

Question #: 70
Topic #: 12

A team estimates a Story using the Planning Poker technique. The team decides to allocate five Story points to the Story, because the Developers estimated two points and the Testers estimated three points.

Which statement is true regarding this scenario?

APoints are assigned by the Scrum Master, not by the team.

BPoints are assigned for the overall Story, not for parts of the Story.

CPoints are never estimated, but always determined beforehand.

DThe team forgets to ask the Product Owner about the estimate.

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Suggested Answer: B

by Osvaldo at Sep 19, 2024, 05:30 AM

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Verona

5 months ago

The Product Owner should definitely be part of the conversation!

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Alaine

5 months ago

Wait, are points really never estimated beforehand? That sounds off.

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Tijuana

5 months ago

I thought points were for the whole Story, not just parts of it.

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Lorrine

5 months ago

Totally agree, the team should be involved in the estimation!

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Deangelo

6 months ago

Story points are always a team decision, not just the Scrum Master.

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Sang

6 months ago

I vaguely remember something about involving the Product Owner in estimates, but I can't recall if it's crucial for this scenario. Option D might be a possibility.

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Carlee

6 months ago

I feel like I've seen a question like this before, and I don't recall points being predetermined, so option C seems wrong to me.

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Skye

6 months ago

I'm a bit unsure, but I think points are assigned for the whole Story, not just parts of it, which might make option B true.

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Latanya

6 months ago

I remember that in Planning Poker, the team collectively estimates the Story points, so I think option A is definitely incorrect.

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Yolando

6 months ago

I think the answer is B. The team collectively decides on the story points, not the Scrum Master. And the points are assigned to the overall story, not individual parts. I'm feeling good about this one.

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Myra

6 months ago

I'm not totally confident on this one. The wording about the Developers and Testers estimating different points is throwing me off. I'll have to review my Agile knowledge before answering.

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Marya

6 months ago

Okay, I've got this. The question is asking about the correct statement regarding the scenario, and based on my understanding of Agile practices, the answer is B. The points are assigned for the overall story, not for individual parts.

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Gearldine

6 months ago

Hmm, this one seems straightforward. I think the key is understanding how Planning Poker works - the team collectively decides on the estimate, not the Scrum Master or anyone else.

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Mirta

6 months ago

I'm a bit confused by this question. I know Planning Poker is used to estimate stories, but I'm not sure about the details of how the points are assigned. I'll have to think this through carefully.

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Howard

2 years ago

Ha, the Scrum Master allocating points? That's a good one. The team decides on the estimate together.

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Andra

1 year ago

Ha, the Scrum Master allocating points? That's a good one. The team decides on the estimate together.

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Trinidad

1 year ago

B) Points are assigned for the overall Story, not for parts of the Story.

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Carma

1 year ago

A) Points are assigned by the Scrum Master, not by the team.

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Walker

2 years ago

But what about option D? Shouldn't the team consult the Product Owner?

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Chanel

2 years ago

I agree with Von, points are assigned for the overall Story.

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Brandon

2 years ago

D) Definitely not, the Product Owner should be involved in the estimation process. How else will they know what to prioritize?

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Ligia

2 years ago

Hmm, I'm not sure about C) - I thought estimates were meant to be flexible and could change over time. Seems like a rigid way to do it.

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Brittni

1 year ago

D: Definitely, it's all about the collective effort of the team.

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Delsie

1 year ago

C: Yeah, I think it's more about the big picture than individual parts.

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Phung

1 year ago

B: I agree with A, it's important to consider the overall Story when assigning points.

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Jacqueline

1 year ago

A: B) Points are assigned for the overall Story, not for parts of the Story.

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Noah

2 years ago

B) Points are assigned for the overall Story, not for parts of the Story. That's how Planning Poker works - the team discusses and agrees on the overall effort for the Story.

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