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Two teams have received project requirements and completed estimates. Team A estimates 420 story points for scope and 30 story points for velocity per sprint. Team B estimates 280 story points for scope and 20 story points for velocity per sprint. Both teams have same number of team members and have an assumed sprint duration of 2 weeks.
What can an agile practitioner conclude about team A and team B's estimates?
Suggested Answer: A
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25 comments · newest first
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Chau
11 months ago
Not sure about that, but both teams should clarify their tech choices first!
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Vashti
11 months ago
Wait, how can both teams have the same number of members but such different estimates?
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Lorrie
12 months ago
Team A seems more confident in their velocity for sure.
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Shannon
12 months ago
I think Team B's scope is definitely underestimated.
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Hana
1 year ago
Team A has way more story points than Team B.
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Lorean
1 year ago
Both teams have different story point estimates, so I don't think they see the project as the same size, right?
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Mireya
1 year ago
I feel like the technology used could really impact the estimates, but I can't recall if we need that info to analyze the estimates properly.
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Samuel
1 year ago
I'm not sure, but I think we had a practice question where underestimating scope led to issues later on. Could that apply here with Team B?
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Louisa
1 year ago
I remember we discussed how velocity can indicate confidence, so maybe Team A really believes they can deliver more than Team B.
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Rex
1 year ago
Based on the information provided, it seems like Team B has underestimated the scope compared to Team A. I'll make sure to carefully compare the estimates to identify any potential issues.
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Katina
1 year ago
Okay, let's see. Team A has a higher scope estimate but also a higher velocity per sprint. Team B has lower estimates all around. I'd say Team A is more confident in their ability to deliver.
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Roy
1 year ago
I'm a bit confused by the different story point estimates. Do we need more information about the teams' experience or the project requirements to really analyze this?
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Ernestine
1 year ago
Hmm, this seems straightforward. I think I can compare the scope and velocity estimates to determine which team is more confident in their delivery.
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Bobbie
1 year ago
Ah, I see the teams are playing a game of 'my estimate is bigger than yours.' Someone call the project management Olympics, we've got a winner!
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Micaela
1 year ago
Well, if both teams have the same number of members and sprint duration, then the difference in their estimates must mean they've sized the project differently. Option D seems to be the most logical conclusion.
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Myrtie
1 year ago
I'm not sure proposed technology has much to do with these estimates. The question clearly states the teams have the same number of members and sprint duration, so I don't think Option C is the correct answer here.
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Dusti
1 year ago
Team A's velocity estimate of 30 story points per sprint is higher than Team B's 20 story points per sprint, so Team A does seem more confident in their ability to deliver velocity. Option B is the right choice.
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Jimmie
1 year ago
B) Team A is more confident in delivering velocity than team B.
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Nu
1 year ago
A) Team B has underestimated scope compared to team A.
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Brittni
2 years ago
Team A's estimate of 420 story points for scope is significantly higher than Team B's 280 story points, so it's clear that Team B has underestimated the scope in comparison to Team A. Option A is the correct answer here.
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Maybelle
1 year ago
Team A is more confident in delivering velocity than team B.
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Alva
1 year ago
Team A's estimate of 420 story points for scope is significantly higher than Team B's 280 story points, so it's clear that Team B has underestimated the scope in comparison to Team A.
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Terina
2 years ago
But Team B has a lower velocity per sprint, so they might struggle to deliver on time.
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Dottie
2 years ago
I agree with you, Pamella. Team A's higher story points for scope indicate that.
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Pamella
2 years ago
I think Team A has estimated a larger scope than Team B.