Discuss Scrum PSPO-I Exam Topic 1 Question 8

True or False: The Sprint Backlog is a result of Sprint Planning, and it includes the Sprint Goal.

ATrue

BFalse

Suggested Answer: A

It is true that the Sprint Backlog is a result of Sprint Planning, and it includes the Sprint Goal. This is because:

Sprint Planning is an event where the Scrum Team plans for the upcoming Sprint. The purpose of Sprint Planning is to align the entire Scrum Team around a common goal and a plan for delivering an Increment that meets that goal.

The Sprint Backlog is the set of Product Backlog items selected for the Sprint, plus a plan for delivering them as a ''Done'' Increment. The Sprint Backlog is owned by the Developers who use it to organize and manage their work during the Sprint.

The Sprint Goal is a short-term objective that provides guidance and focus to the Scrum Team throughout the Sprint. It is a flexible and negotiable commitment that can be adjusted as more is learned throughout the Sprint.

The Sprint Backlog is created by the collaborative work of the entire Scrum Team during Sprint Planning. The Product Owner proposes how the product could increase its value and utility in the current Sprint. The Developers discuss how they can deliver a ''Done'' Increment that meets this proposal. Together, they define a Sprint Goal that summarizes why the Sprint is valuable to stakeholders. Then, they select enough Product Backlog items from the top of the ordered Product Backlog to satisfy the Sprint Goal. Finally, they create a plan for how they will deliver those items as a ''Done'' Increment.

[Scrum Guide], page 14, section ''Sprint Planning''

[Scrum Guide], page 15, section ''Sprint Backlog''

[Scrum Guide], page 15, section ''Sprint Goal''

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18 comments · newest first

Talia 11 months ago

100% true, it includes the goal and tasks for the sprint!

Nguyet 11 months ago

Wait, are you sure? I thought it was just a list of tasks.

Ruby 11 months ago

True, the Sprint Backlog is created during Sprint Planning.

Brendan 11 months ago

I thought the Sprint Goal was separate from the backlog?

Sabrina 11 months ago

Definitely true, that's how it works!

Ludivina 12 months ago

I’m pretty confident that the Sprint Backlog is created during Sprint Planning, and it should include the Sprint Goal too.

Gianna 12 months ago

I feel like the Sprint Backlog is a result of Sprint Planning, but I can't recall if the Sprint Goal is part of that.

Phung 12 months ago

I remember practicing a question about the Sprint Backlog, and I think it definitely includes the Sprint Goal.

Adelle 1 year ago

I think the Sprint Backlog does come from Sprint Planning, but I'm not sure if the Sprint Goal is included in it.

Leonida 1 year ago

I'm a bit confused by this question. I know the Sprint Backlog is important, but I can't recall the exact relationship between it and the Sprint Goal. I'll have to guess on this one and hope for the best.

Steffanie 1 year ago

Okay, let me think this through step-by-step. The Sprint Backlog is created during Sprint Planning, and it contains the items the team has committed to deliver in that Sprint. The Sprint Goal is also defined during Sprint Planning, so it makes sense that the Sprint Backlog would include that. I'll go with True on this one.

Avery 1 year ago

Hmm, I'm not totally sure about this. I know the Sprint Backlog is related to Sprint Planning, but I can't remember if it includes the Sprint Goal specifically. I'll have to think this through carefully.

Stephen 1 year ago

I'm pretty confident about this one. The Sprint Backlog is definitely a result of Sprint Planning, and it includes the Sprint Goal, so the answer is True.

Rebecka 1 year ago

I feel pretty confident about this one. The RJ-45 connectors are likely for network connectivity, and based on the options, it seems like they are used for out-of-band management and access to the Orchestrator itself. I'll go with option B.

Gilberto 1 year ago

This seems like a tricky one. I'll need to think through the steps carefully to make sure I don't miss anything.

Hassie 1 year ago

I think both recall and precision are important, but I'm confused between some of these options. I feel like I recall something about option D being quite low...

Nida 1 year ago

This looks tricky. I'd want to confirm if extending means less maintenance overhead compared to creating a completely new component. Option A seems most pragmatic.

Honey 1 year ago

Device profile replication sounds familiar. It might be related to integrating legacy systems, but I wish I could remember the context!

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