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You are the Scrum Master. The Sprint will complete in two days. Each day of the Sprint is equivalent to 8 hours. The team has just enough time to complete all tasks in the remaining 16 hours with the exception of three tasks. Of these three tasks, two tasks (a total of 6 hours) are required to complete one Product Backlog item and one task (an estimate of 2 hours) is required to complete another Product Backlog item. How should the development team handle the remaining three tasks?
Suggested Answer: C, D, G
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37 comments · newest first
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Elli
11 months ago
Not sure about keeping them for the next Sprint... feels risky.
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Gennie
11 months ago
I’m surprised they can’t finish those tasks in time!
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Willie
11 months ago
Placing them back on the backlog seems like a smart move.
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Marguerita
12 months ago
No way, they should just work the extra hours!
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Cora
12 months ago
I think they should negotiate with the Product Owner.
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Pearlene
12 months ago
Keeping the tasks for the next Sprint sounds familiar, but I recall we should prioritize what’s most valuable for the Product Owner. Is that the right approach?
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Daisy
1 year ago
I feel like placing the two Product Backlog items back onto the backlog could be a safe choice, but I wonder if it would impact the team's velocity.
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Sherron
1 year ago
I'm not sure if working extra hours is a good idea. I think we talked about how it can lead to burnout and isn't sustainable for the team.
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Linette
1 year ago
I remember we discussed how important it is to negotiate with the Product Owner about the definition of 'done' in our last class. That might be a good option here.
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Aimee
1 year ago
Ugh, I'm not sure about this. There are a lot of details to keep track of. I'll need to take my time and really analyze each choice carefully.
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Nikita
1 year ago
I'm feeling pretty confident about this one. I think option C is the way to go - placing the two incomplete items back on the Product Backlog seems like the most sensible approach.
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Rosita
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused on how to handle the remaining tasks. I'll need to re-read the question and think through the implications of each choice.
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Naomi
1 year ago
This is a tricky one, but I think I have a strategy. I'll need to carefully consider the options and weigh the pros and cons of each.
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Ammie
1 year ago
I'm a little confused by all the options here. I think I'll start by trying option A, since it seems the most straightforward. If that doesn't work, I'll move on to the other choices.
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Maryln
1 year ago
I'm a bit confused by the wording of the question. What exactly does it mean by "unique solution" and "more than one correct solution"? I'll need to read through it a few times to make sure I understand the requirements.
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Sol
1 year ago
Option D sounds like a great way to start the next Sprint on the wrong foot. Let's be smart and go with C. The Product Owner can always re-prioritize those items for the next Sprint.
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Martina
1 year ago
Haha, the 'work extra 8 hours' option is a classic. I'm sure the team would love that idea, but it's not sustainable. Placing the incomplete items back on the Product Backlog is the way to go.
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Maynard
1 year ago
Yeah, working extra hours is not the best solution. Let's focus on what's sustainable for the team.
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Pedro
1 year ago
C) The development team should place the two Product Backlog items back onto the Product Backlog
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Denise
1 year ago
A) The development team should negotiate with the Product Owner on the definition of 'done'.
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Larue
1 year ago
Option B seems like a risky move. Working extra hours to complete the commitment could lead to burnout. I think the team should be realistic and move the unfinished items back to the Product Backlog.
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Silvana
1 year ago
I think that's a good plan. Let's discuss this with the Product Owner and make the necessary adjustments.
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Renato
1 year ago
That sounds like a more sustainable approach. We can then prioritize those items in the next Sprint.
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Noah
1 year ago
I agree, burnout is a real concern. Maybe we should consider option C and move the unfinished items back to the Product Backlog.
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Tawna
1 year ago
Let's discuss with the Product Owner for clarity.
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Jerry
1 year ago
Option B seems like a risky move. Working extra hours to complete the commitment could lead to burnout.
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Jaime
1 year ago
Agreed. Moving unfinished items back is more realistic.
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Rosalind
1 year ago
Option B seems risky. Burnout is a concern.
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Aileen
2 years ago
I agree with option C. Putting the unfinished items back on the Product Backlog is the best way to handle this situation. Maybe the Product Owner can reevaluate the priority of those items for the next Sprint.
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Antonio
2 years ago
I disagree. We should negotiate with the Product Owner on the definition of 'done' to see if there's any flexibility.
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Angella
2 years ago
The development team should place the two Product Backlog items back onto the Product Backlog. This is the correct answer as it allows the team to focus on completing the tasks they can finish within the remaining 16 hours and re-evaluate the two incomplete items for the next Sprint.
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Aleta
1 year ago
C
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Tashia
1 year ago
A
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Josefa
1 year ago
C
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Man
1 year ago
A
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Precious
2 years ago
I agree with Mammie. It's important to deliver on our commitment to the Product Owner.
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Mammie
2 years ago
I think we should work the extra 8 hours to complete our commitment.