Discuss Scrum PSM-II Exam Topic 1 Question 71

Which statements are true about the Sprint Goal?

(choose the best two answers)

ASprint Goals often change during the Sprint as new insights emerge during the work.

BDuring Sprint Planning, the Scrum Team crafts a Sprint Goal based on an
objective that the Product Owner would like to achieve that Sprint.

CSprint Goals give Developers flexibility and creativity on how to implement functionality during the Sprint

DThe use of Sprint Goals is optional in the Scrum Framework

Suggested Answer: C, D

Technical debt is the implied cost of rework caused by choosing an easy solution now instead of a better approach that would take longer1. Reducing the Definition of Done for the next three Sprints will create technical debt, which will have negative impacts on the product quality, value, and delivery. Two ways to explain these impacts to the Product Owner are:

Releasing the version creates false assumptions about the actual state of the system.This is likely to result in interruptions during future Sprints in order to react to unforeseen problems arising from not having met the Definition of Done2. This will reduce the transparency, predictability, and adaptability of the Scrum process, and compromise the trust and satisfaction of the customers and stakeholders.

As development progresses and functionality is added upon the reduced Definition of Done, unknown errors will creep in. The system becomes more difficult to stabilize.Work for the actual release as well as future releases will be slowed down in unpredictable ways3. This will increase the complexity, risk, and cost of the product development, and lower the value and quality of the product.

What is Technical Debt in Scrum? | StarAgile, section ''The technical debt is created when''.

Technical Debt & Scrum: Who Is Responsible? | Scrum.org, section ''What Is Technical Debt?''.

Managing Technical Debt in a Scrum Project | SCRUMstudy Blog, section ''Technical debt accrues''.

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33 comments · newest first

Tiera 10 months ago

B and C are spot on, love how they guide our work!

Gerri 11 months ago

Wait, is D really true? I thought Sprint Goals were a must!

Brice 11 months ago

C makes sense, flexibility is key for us!

Joni 11 months ago

I disagree with A, the goal should stay consistent.

Cherry 11 months ago

B is definitely true, that's how we set our focus!

Leontine 12 months ago

I practiced a question similar to this, and I think B and C are the right answers, but I’m a bit hesitant about C.

Dorian 12 months ago

I think C makes sense because Sprint Goals do allow for some flexibility, but I’m not clear on D being optional.

Leeann 12 months ago

I feel like B is definitely true since the Sprint Goal is crafted during Sprint Planning, but I'm not sure about the others.

Jimmie 1 year ago

I remember that Sprint Goals should remain stable throughout the Sprint, so I think A might be incorrect.

Hermila 1 year ago

Wait, I'm confused. I thought the Sprint Goal was supposed to give the Developers more flexibility in how they implement the functionality. I'll need to review the Scrum Guide again to make sure I understand this properly.

Noah 1 year ago

Okay, I've got this. The Sprint Goal is set by the Scrum Team during Sprint Planning based on what the Product Owner wants to achieve. It's not optional, and the team is supposed to stick to that goal, not change it midway through.

Johna 1 year ago

I'm pretty confident about this one. The Sprint Goal is set during Sprint Planning and gives the team a clear objective to work towards, not flexibility to change it during the Sprint.

Yaeko 1 year ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this. I think the Sprint Goal is meant to provide some flexibility, but I can't remember if it's supposed to change during the Sprint or not. I'll have to think this through carefully.

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Sarina 1 year ago

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Kenneth 1 year ago

Haha, if the Sprint Goal was optional, I'd just set it to 'take a nap' every time. Though I guess that's one way to achieve 'velocity'.

Lyda 1 year ago

↳ replying to Kenneth

B) During Sprint Planning, the Scrum Team crafts a Sprint Goal based on an objective that the Product Owner would like to achieve that Sprint.

Francisca 1 year ago

↳ replying to Kenneth

A) Sprint Goals often change during the Sprint as new insights emerge during the work.

Nan 1 year ago

D is definitely wrong. The Sprint Goal is a core part of the Scrum framework and should always be defined.

Ty 1 year ago

↳ replying to Nan

B) During Sprint Planning, the Scrum Team crafts a Sprint Goal based on an objective that the Product Owner would like to achieve that Sprint.

Rupert 1 year ago

↳ replying to Nan

A) Sprint Goals often change during the Sprint as new insights emerge during the work.

Reita 1 year ago

I'm not sure, but I think A and B could also be correct. Sprint Goals can change based on new insights.

Thad 2 years ago

I disagree with A. The Sprint Goal should remain fixed during the Sprint, otherwise it defeats the purpose of having a clear focus.

Ariel 1 year ago

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Armanda 1 year ago

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Lajuana 2 years ago

I agree with Janae, Sprint Goals are set during Sprint Planning and give Developers flexibility.

Viki 2 years ago

B and C seem like the most reasonable options to me. The Sprint Goal helps guide the team during the Sprint, but still allows for flexibility in implementation.

Jules 1 year ago

↳ replying to Viki

Yes, having a Sprint Goal helps the team stay on track and prioritize their work effectively.

Jeniffer 1 year ago

↳ replying to Viki

It's important for the team to have a clear Sprint Goal to work towards during the Sprint.

Margret 1 year ago

↳ replying to Viki

Sprint Goals are essential for keeping the team aligned with the Product Owner's objectives.

Vivan 1 year ago

↳ replying to Viki

I agree, B and C are the correct options. The Sprint Goal provides focus while still allowing for creativity.

Janae 2 years ago

I think the correct answers are B and C.

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