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ScrumStudy SMC Exam - Topic 1 Question 83 Discussion

Actual exam question for ScrumStudy's SMC exam
Question #: 83
Topic #: 1
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Which of the following best describes why Epics are decomposed into smaller User Stories during a Sprint?

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Suggested Answer: B

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Sommer
3 months ago
B doesn't really apply here. Team size isn't the issue!
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Junita
3 months ago
Wait, are we sure about C? What if some Epics are manageable?
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German
3 months ago
Totally agree with C. Can't fit an Epic in one Sprint!
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Anglea
4 months ago
I think A makes sense too. Smaller tasks are easier to manage.
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Tiffiny
4 months ago
C is definitely the right choice. Epics are just too big!
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Willie
4 months ago
I vaguely remember that smaller User Stories allow for quicker feedback, but I’m not certain if that ties into why we decompose Epics specifically.
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Pete
4 months ago
I feel like there was a practice question that focused on the benefits of smaller tasks, but I can't recall if that was directly related to User Stories.
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Louvenia
4 months ago
I think it was mentioned that Epics are often too large to be completed in a single Sprint, so that might be the right answer.
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Omega
5 months ago
I remember we discussed how breaking down Epics helps manage complexity, but I'm not sure if it's mainly about size or something else.
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Coletta
5 months ago
I'm pretty confident that the answer is C. Epics are typically too big to be completed in a single Sprint, so breaking them down into smaller User Stories allows the team to make steady progress and deliver value incrementally.
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Ronny
5 months ago
The key here is that User Stories are smaller and more manageable than Epics. Completing tasks is easier when you have smaller, well-defined User Stories to work on during a Sprint.
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Delmy
5 months ago
I think the answer is C - Epics are too large to be completed in a Sprint, so they need to be broken down into smaller User Stories that can be tackled within a single Sprint.
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Ahmed
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know Epics are high-level features, but I'm not sure if the reason for decomposing them is because they're too large for a Sprint. Let me think this through a bit more.
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Viola
5 months ago
This seems like a straightforward question. The customer wants to prevent shipments from a specific subinventory, so the transaction they need to disallow is Sales Order Issue.
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Irving
5 months ago
I think the best approach is to bring it up at the next retrospective. That way we can discuss it as a team.
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Viva
9 months ago
You know, if Epics were the size of those thick fantasy novels, the poor Product Owner would need a forklift to get them into the Sprint planning meeting.
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Kimberely
8 months ago
D) Take considerably longer time to review.
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Eileen
8 months ago
C) Too large to be completed in a Sprint.
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Amina
8 months ago
A) Tasks are easier to complete.
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Elenore
10 months ago
Haha, I bet the Scrum Masters love it when Epics are the size of novels. 'Just knock that out in two weeks, team!' Not a chance!
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Lynette
9 months ago
Yeah, breaking down those Epics into smaller User Stories definitely helps us get things done in a Sprint.
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Alaine
10 months ago
C) Too large to be completed in a Sprint.
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Sunshine
10 months ago
A) Tasks are easier to complete.
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Elfriede
10 months ago
I was going to say Option A, but then I realized that's not quite right. Smaller tasks aren't the goal, but rather being able to finish the work within the Sprint.
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Janet
9 months ago
Agreed. Option A might sound right at first, but it's really about the size of the work.
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Daryl
9 months ago
Definitely. It's all about being able to finish the work within the Sprint.
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Lea
10 months ago
That makes sense. Breaking them down into smaller User Stories helps with that.
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Milly
10 months ago
I think the answer is C. Epics are too large to be completed in a Sprint.
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Gilma
10 months ago
I agree with Mindy. Epics are just too large to be tackled in a single Sprint. Breaking them down makes the work more manageable.
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Tawanna
10 months ago
Agreed, breaking down Epics into smaller User Stories definitely makes the work more manageable.
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Naomi
10 months ago
I think C) Too large to be completed in a Sprint is the best option.
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Mindy
10 months ago
Option C is the correct answer. Epics are broken down into smaller User Stories to ensure they can be completed within a single Sprint.
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Minna
10 months ago
D) Take considerably longer time to review. Breaking down Epics helps in faster review and feedback.
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Eladia
11 months ago
I agree with Linwood. Epics need to be broken down into smaller User Stories to be manageable within a Sprint.
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Linwood
11 months ago
C) Too large to be completed in a Sprint.
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