Discuss Scrum PSPO-II Exam Topic 1 Question 34

A Sprint forecast is:

(choose the best answer)

AA commitment the Developers makes to deliver a particular set of Product Backlog
items.

BUseful for the stakeholders to know what will be included in future releases.

CThe amount of work the Developers believe they can complete in that Sprint.

DA useful tool for management to understand team performance and capacity.

Suggested Answer: C

A sprint forecast is an estimate of what can be achieved in an upcoming Sprint. During Sprint planning, the team reviews the Product Backlog and selects stories that can be completed in the next Sprint based on the team's velocity and capacity.The forecast is a pragmatic commitment to a realistic amount of work1. The forecast helps the team plan their tasks, prioritize their goals, and set realistic expectations for what they can accomplish during the Sprint.It also helps them to identify any potential risks or issues that could arise during the course of the Sprint2.The forecast is not a guarantee or a promise, but rather a best guess based on the current information and assumptions3.The forecast can be updated during the Sprint as new information emerges or as the team learns from their work4. The forecast is a useful tool for the Product Owner to communicate with the stakeholders about the progress and the value delivered by the team.

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20 comments · newest first

Maryann 10 months ago

Useful for stakeholders? That's a bonus!

Florinda 10 months ago

Wait, isn't it more of a commitment than just a belief?

Ollie 10 months ago

It's definitely about the work they think they can finish.

Alana 10 months ago

Not sure if it's just about the Developers' work... feels too simple.

Corazon 10 months ago

I totally agree, it's all about the Developers' capacity!

Jamal 11 months ago

I thought the forecast was mainly for the team’s planning, so C makes sense, but D also seems relevant for management's perspective.

Dorthy 11 months ago

I’m leaning towards A since it mentions a commitment, but I recall something about it being more of a prediction than a promise.

Leslie 11 months ago

I remember discussing how the forecast helps stakeholders, so B sounds familiar, but I feel like it’s more about the team’s capacity.

Viva 11 months ago

I think the Sprint forecast is about what the team can realistically complete, so maybe it's C? But I'm not entirely sure.

Stanford 12 months ago

This is a good test of my Scrum knowledge. I'll use the Scrum Guide to guide my thinking on this.

Maybelle 12 months ago

Okay, let me re-read the question and options. I think I can eliminate a couple of these and narrow it down.

Sommer 12 months ago

The key here is understanding the difference between a Sprint forecast and other Scrum concepts. I'll focus on that.

Sherell 1 year ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I'll need to think it through carefully.

Helga 1 year ago

This question seems straightforward, I'm pretty confident I can get the right answer.

Dannie 1 year ago

I agree with C. The Sprint forecast is not a commitment, but rather the Developers' best estimate of their work capacity for the upcoming Sprint.

Ben 1 year ago

I believe it's also useful for stakeholders to know what will be included in future releases.

Marsha 1 year ago

I agree with Donette, it's about the Developers' commitment to deliver a particular set of Product Backlog items.

Simona 1 year ago

Definitely C. The Sprint forecast is all about the Developers' capacity and what they believe they can achieve in a Sprint. A and B are not the complete picture.

Cordie 1 year ago

↳ replying to Simona

C) The amount of work the Developers believe they can complete in that Sprint.

Donette 1 year ago

I think a Sprint forecast is the amount of work the Developers believe they can complete in that Sprint.

Scrum PSPO-II Exam - Topic 1 Question 34 Discussion