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ScrumStudy SMC Exam - Topic 1 Question 77 Discussion

Actual exam question for ScrumStudy's SMC exam
Question #: 77
Topic #: 1
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One week passes by, and less than half of the Product Backlog (requirements) is recorded. The Product Owner believes that it's best to start the first Sprint with this information, rather than waiting for the whole backlog to be completed. What should we do?

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by Heike at Nov 24, 2023, 03:49 AM

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Shawnna
3 months ago
Not sure this is a good idea. Feels like we're setting ourselves up for failure.
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Arthur
3 months ago
Wait, is it really okay to start with so little info?
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Monte
3 months ago
I think we should wait for a complete backlog. It’s crucial.
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Iluminada
4 months ago
Totally agree, better to get going than wait forever!
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Kristel
4 months ago
Starting with less than half the backlog seems risky.
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Launa
4 months ago
I’m a bit torn on this one. I think we might have learned that flexibility is key in Agile, but I also worry about missing important requirements if we rush into the Sprint.
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Lajuana
4 months ago
I recall something about the importance of having a complete backlog, but maybe it’s okay to start if the Product Owner feels confident about the current items.
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Reiko
4 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like we practiced a similar question where the consensus was to start early if the backlog is prioritized.
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Herminia
5 months ago
I think starting the first Sprint with less than half the backlog could be risky, but I remember we discussed that it's better to start than to wait too long.
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Mitsue
5 months ago
This seems like a straightforward question to me. The Scrum framework emphasizes having a complete Product Backlog before starting Sprints, so I'm going to go with option B and say we should wait until the whole backlog is finished.
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Helene
5 months ago
I'm a bit confused on this one. The question says the Product Owner thinks it's best to start the first Sprint with the current backlog, but I'm not sure if that's the right approach. I'll need to review the Scrum principles to make sure I understand the right way to handle this.
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Han
5 months ago
Okay, I think I know the answer here. The Scrum Guide says we should have the full Product Backlog before starting the first Sprint, so I'm going to go with option B and say we should wait until the whole backlog is completed.
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Sharee
5 months ago
Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'm not sure if starting the Sprint with an incomplete backlog is the best idea, but the Product Owner seems to think it's the way to go. I'll need to think this through carefully.
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Chauncey
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know data quality is important, but I'm not sure which of these options best supports it from a privacy perspective.
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Theodora
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm not entirely sure about this one. The options seem to cover a lot of ground - the type of business, resources, geographical distribution. I'll need to think through each of those carefully to determine the best answer.
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Dino
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know workflows can use field values, but I'm not sure which specific workflow type does a secondary search. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Annmarie
5 months ago
Legitimate power sounds right because it's linked to position, but there was another question about coercive power that made me second-guess myself.
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Carolynn
5 months ago
I'm a bit confused by this question. The wording seems a bit technical, and I want to make sure I'm not missing any important nuances. I'll need to re-read the passage carefully before deciding.
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Rosamond
10 months ago
Yeah, let's just go for it! Half a backlog is better than no backlog at all. We can always adjust as we go. Fail fast, fail forward, right?
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Carlee
9 months ago
Yeah, let's just go for it! Half a backlog is better than no backlog at all. We can always adjust as we go. Fail fast, fail forward, right?
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Milly
9 months ago
B) No, we should wait for the whole backlog to be completed before starting the Sprints
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Darnell
9 months ago
A) Yes it's a good time to start the first Sprint
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Cherry
10 months ago
Wait, the whole backlog isn't done yet? Did someone forget to update the coffee machine? Gotta keep those developers fueled up, am I right?
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Candra
8 months ago
B) I think it's risky to start without the full backlog, we might miss important requirements
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Honey
9 months ago
A) Let's get the Sprint started and keep the developers motivated!
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Isidra
9 months ago
B) No, we should wait for the whole backlog to be completed before starting the Sprints
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Blair
9 months ago
A) Yes it's a good time to start the first Sprint
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Mabel
10 months ago
Nah, man. We gotta have the full backlog before we dive into the first Sprint. How else are we gonna plan properly? This is Scrum 101.
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Kerrie
10 months ago
A) I agree with Jarvis, starting the first Sprint with the available information can help us get started sooner and adapt as we go
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Brandon
10 months ago
Starting the first Sprint with an incomplete backlog? Sounds risky, but the Product Owner knows best. I'll trust their judgment on this one.
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Maurine
9 months ago
B) No, we should wait for the whole backlog to be completed before starting the Sprints
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Mariann
9 months ago
Starting the first Sprint with an incomplete backlog might help us get started sooner.
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Teresita
9 months ago
A) Yes it's a good time to start the first Sprint
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Brynn
9 months ago
B) No, we should wait for the whole backlog to be completed before starting the Sprints
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Patria
9 months ago
Starting the first Sprint with an incomplete backlog might help us get started sooner.
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Cherelle
10 months ago
A) Yes it's a good time to start the first Sprint
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Paola
11 months ago
B) No, we should wait for the whole backlog to be completed before starting the Sprints
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Jarvis
11 months ago
A) Yes it's a good time to start the first Sprint
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