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Scaled Agile Exam SSM Topic 2 Question 10 Discussion

Actual exam question for Scaled Agile's SSM exam
Question #: 10
Topic #: 2
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What is one anti-pattern that emerges when teams do not spend enough time refining the backlog?

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One anti-pattern that emerges when teams do not spend enough time refining the backlog is that they enter new Iterations without enough Stories prepared.This can result in several negative consequences, such as:123

The team may struggle to plan and commit to the Iteration Goals, as they lack clarity, feasibility, and testability of the Stories.

The team may face delays, rework, and waste, as they encounter unanticipated dependencies, risks, or technical issues during the Iteration.

The team may deliver low-quality or incomplete Stories, as they rush to meet the Iteration deadlines or compromise on the Definition of Done.

The team may lose focus, alignment, and motivation, as they work on ambiguous or unrealistic Stories that do not deliver value to the customers or the organization.

To avoid this anti-pattern, the team should dedicate sufficient time and effort to refine the backlog on a regular basis, preferably every Iteration123Backlog Refinement is an ongoing process where the team collaborates with the Product Owner and other stakeholders to review, split, prioritize, and estimate the Stories in the Team Backlog4One of the main objectives of Backlog Refinement is to ensure that the Stories are ready for Iteration Planning, which means they are clear, feasible, testable, and small enough to be completed in a single Iteration2By doing so, the team can improve the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of their work, as well as deliver value to the customers and the organization


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Shayne
10 months ago
Definitely, without a well-prepared backlog, teams can struggle with planning and execution.
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Gwenn
10 months ago
That could lead to delays and confusion during the sprint. It's crucial to have a backlog ready.
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Shaquana
10 months ago
Another anti-pattern is teams entering new Iterations without enough Stories prepared (C)
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Leatha
10 months ago
I agree. It's like a waste of time if there is no progress to discuss.
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Tammara
10 months ago
Yeah, that can be frustrating. It's important to have updates to keep everyone on the same page
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Benton
10 months ago
I think one common anti-pattern is teams arriving to Team Sync without progress to share (A)
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Valene
10 months ago
I personally believe that teams arriving to Iteration Planning without specified goals is a major issue. It can lead to confusion and lack of direction.
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Kristeen
10 months ago
That's a good point, Lynette. It can lead to inefficiencies and delays in the project.
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Lynette
11 months ago
But don't you think teams entering new Iterations without enough Stories prepared is also a problem?
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Valene
12 months ago
Yes, I agree with Kristeen. It's important for teams to have progress updates during Team Sync.
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Kristeen
12 months ago
I think one anti-pattern that emerges is teams arrive to Team Sync without progress to share.
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