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What factor should be considered when establishing the Sprint length?
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Suggested Answer: B
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The best answer is B. The need for the team to learn based on doing work and measuring results.
The Sprint length should be chosen based on the complexity and volatility of the product and the environment, as well as the team's capability and Definition of Done. The Sprint length should enable the team to deliver a usable Increment of value that meets the feedback needs of the stakeholders and the business. The Sprint length should also allow the team to inspect and adapt their work processes and practices based on the outcomes of the Sprint.
The other options are not valid reasons for choosing the Sprint length. The organization's mandate, team formation, and release schedule should not dictate the Sprint length, but rather be aligned with it. The Scrum Team should have the autonomy to choose the Sprint length that best suits their product and context.
37 comments · newest first
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Jennifer
10 months ago
I’m surprised that team formation frequency is even a factor.
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Coleen
11 months ago
A consistent sprint length helps with predictability too!
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Tresa
11 months ago
Wait, why would the organization's release schedule matter?
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Dalene
11 months ago
Totally agree, learning from doing is crucial!
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Samira
11 months ago
I think option B is key for team growth.
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Svetlana
12 months ago
I feel like we practiced a similar question, and I think the best answer was about learning from doing work. So, I’m leaning towards option B as well.
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Deonna
12 months ago
I’m a bit confused about the importance of team formation frequency. I don’t recall it being a major point in our studies, so I’m leaning away from option C.
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Filiberto
12 months ago
I remember discussing how the organization’s release schedule could impact sprint length. Option D might be relevant, but I feel like it’s not the only factor to consider.
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Tran
1 year ago
I think the length of the sprints should really depend on how quickly the team can learn and adapt. That seems to align with option B, but I'm not entirely sure.
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Cherri
1 year ago
The organization mandating similar Sprint lengths is a bit of a red herring in my opinion. The team should be empowered to choose the right length.
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Florinda
1 year ago
I think the frequency of team formation changes is an interesting factor. That could impact how often we want to inspect and adapt.
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Lavera
1 year ago
I'm not sure - the organization's release schedule could also be a key consideration. We'd need to align the Sprints with that.
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Margart
1 year ago
The need for the team to learn and measure results seems like the most important factor to me. That's the core of Agile, right?
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Salome
1 year ago
Hmm, this seems like a tricky one. I'll need to think carefully about the factors that influence Sprint length.
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Gerri
2 years ago
Trick question! The real answer is E) The length of the Sprint should be whatever makes the most sense for the team to get work done effectively. 'Best' is subjective, my dudes.
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Marylou
2 years ago
D) The organization's release schedule.
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Irene
2 years ago
C) The frequency at which team formation can be changed.
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Andree
2 years ago
B) The need for the team to learn based on doing work and measuring results.
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Youlanda
2 years ago
A) The organization has mandated similar length sprints.
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Izetta
2 years ago
Hmm, I'd go with B. Learning and iteration are key in Agile, so the Sprint length should be driven by the team's needs, not just the organization's schedule.
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German
2 years ago
A) The organization has mandated similar length sprints. That's a constraint we need to work within, even if it's not the ideal approach.
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Bernardo
2 years ago
B) The need for the team to learn based on doing work and measuring results.
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Lenna
2 years ago
A) The organization has mandated similar length sprints. That's a constraint we need to work within, even if it's not the ideal approach.
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Nenita
2 years ago
D) The organization's release schedule. It's crucial to align the Sprint length with the overall release cadence.
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Alpha
2 years ago
D) The organization's release schedule.
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Gail
2 years ago
B) The need for the team to learn based on doing work and measuring results.
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Jesus
2 years ago
B) The need for the team to learn based on doing work and measuring results.
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Linwood
2 years ago
A) The organization has mandated similar length sprints.
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Billy
2 years ago
A) The organization has mandated similar length sprints.
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Tamie
2 years ago
But what about the organization's release schedule? Shouldn't that also be considered?
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Mammie
2 years ago
I agree with Billi. It's crucial for the team to have enough time to learn and adapt.
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Michel
2 years ago
B) The need for the team to learn based on doing work and measuring results. This seems like the most important factor to consider when establishing the Sprint length.
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Norah
2 years ago
D) The organization's release schedule.
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Herschel
2 years ago
C) The frequency at which team formation can be changed.
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Giovanna
2 years ago
B) The need for the team to learn based on doing work and measuring results.
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Dahlia
2 years ago
A) The organization has mandated similar length sprints.
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Billi
2 years ago
I think the need for the team to learn based on doing work and measuring results is important.