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What does the Sprint Backlog provide the Agile Service Management Team?
Suggested Answer: D
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The Sprint Backlog provides the team with a clear understanding of what needs to be done and the freedom to self-manage to achieve the Sprint Goal.
A . Correct. The Sprint Backlog includes a plan for how the team will meet the Sprint requirements.
B . Incorrect. While the Sprint Backlog lists work items, this alone doesn't cover its full purpose.
C . Correct. Agile teams are self-managing, and the Sprint Backlog empowers them to organize their work autonomously.
D . Correct. Both A and C accurately describe the purpose of the Sprint Backlog.
Scrum Guide 2020: Purpose and contents of the Sprint Backlog.
27 comments · newest first
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Yvette
11 months ago
It’s definitely a list of what needs to be done during the Sprint!
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Joanne
11 months ago
I think it’s both A and C, that makes the most sense.
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Gail
11 months ago
Wait, can it really make a team self-managing? Sounds a bit too optimistic.
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Beckie
11 months ago
Totally agree, it helps the team stay focused on the goals.
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Michal
11 months ago
The Sprint Backlog is all about meeting the Sprint requirements!
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Beckie
12 months ago
I'm a bit confused about the requirements part. Is the Sprint Backlog just a list, or does it also describe how to achieve the goals?
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Nu
12 months ago
I feel like both A and C could be correct since they seem to complement each other in guiding the team.
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Lawrence
12 months ago
I remember a practice question that mentioned the importance of self-management in the Sprint, so maybe option C is key here?
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Eun
1 year ago
I think the Sprint Backlog is mainly about how to meet the Sprint requirements, but I'm not entirely sure if that's all it does.
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Andree
1 year ago
I've got this one! The Sprint Backlog provides the Agile team with both a description of how to meet the Sprint requirements (A) and the ability to be self-managing to meet the Sprint Goal (C), so the correct answer is D.
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Hershel
1 year ago
I'm a little confused by this question. Does the Sprint Backlog provide the team with a description of how to meet the requirements (A), a list of requirements (B), the ability to be self-managing (C), or both A and C (D)? I'll need to review my notes to make sure I understand this properly.
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Cherri
1 year ago
Ah, I remember learning about this in class. The Sprint Backlog gives the Agile team the ability to be self-managing to meet the Sprint Goal, so I'm going to select option C.
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Tiara
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The Sprint Backlog could either give the team a description of how to meet the Sprint requirements (A) or the ability to be self-managing to meet the Sprint Goal (C). I'll need to think this through carefully.
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Lashanda
1 year ago
This seems like a straightforward Agile question. I think the Sprint Backlog provides the team with a list of requirements that must be met during the Sprint, so I'll go with option B.
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Bernadine
2 years ago
Option A sounds like a boring instruction manual. I prefer my Sprints to be a thrilling choose-your-own-adventure story, so I'm going with C!
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Markus
2 years ago
I'll have to go with D. Why settle for half the benefits when you can have the whole enchilada? Agile teams love a good combo deal!
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Tawny
2 years ago
Hmm, I'd say C. The whole point of Agile is empowering the team to self-manage and achieve the Sprint Goal. Anything less is just not Agile enough!
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Chandra
2 years ago
I believe the correct answer is D, both A and C, because it includes both aspects of meeting requirements and being self-managing.
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Scarlet
2 years ago
I'm going with B. A clear list of requirements is essential for the team to stay on track during the Sprint. No room for guesswork here!
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Willetta
2 years ago
I think it's important for the team to be self-managing as well, so I would go with C.
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Long
2 years ago
I agree, having a clear list of requirements is crucial for the team to be successful.
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Elliott
2 years ago
I agree with Johnetta, but I also think it helps the team be self-managing to meet the Sprint Goal.
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Johnetta
2 years ago
I think the Sprint Backlog provides a description of how to meet the Sprint requirements.
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Tyisha
2 years ago
Option D, of course! It provides both the description of how to meet the Sprint requirements and the ability to be self-managing. Agility at its finest!
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Luisa
2 years ago
Agreed, it's important for the Agile Service Management Team to have that level of autonomy and guidance.
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Linn
2 years ago
Having both the description and the ability to be self-managing really helps the team stay on track.
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Leota
2 years ago
I agree, option D is the best choice. It covers all the necessary aspects.