Agile Planning & Estimation Flashcards
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What is T-shirt sizing used for in Agile planning?
Answer: Providing a quick, high-level relative estimation technique using sizes like S, M, L, XL
T-shirt sizing is a lightweight estimation method using familiar sizes (XS, S, M, L, XL) to quickly categorize backlog items by relative effort without precise numbers.
What is the purpose of a sprint burndown chart?
Answer: To visualize the remaining work in a sprint versus the elapsed time
A sprint burndown chart shows how much work remains in the current sprint each day, helping the team see if they are on track to complete their commitment.
Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of backlog refinement (grooming)?
Answer: To review, clarify, estimate, and prioritize backlog items so they are ready for future sprints
Backlog refinement ensures upcoming items are well-understood, appropriately sized, and prioritized so the team can plan future sprints efficiently.
In Agile, what is the relationship between an Epic, a User Story, and a Task?
Answer: An Epic is broken into User Stories, which are further broken into Tasks during execution
The hierarchy flows from large to small: Epics decompose into User Stories, which are then broken into individual Tasks the team works on during a sprint.
What does 'just-in-time elaboration' mean in Agile planning?
Answer: Refining and detailing backlog items only shortly before they are needed, rather than months in advance
Just-in-time elaboration delays detailed specification until items are near the top of the backlog, avoiding wasted effort on features that may change or never be built.
How does MoSCoW prioritization help Agile teams during planning?
Answer: It categorizes backlog items as Must Have, Should Have, Could Have, and Won't Have to guide scope decisions
MoSCoW (Must, Should, Could, Won't) is a prioritization technique that helps teams and stakeholders agree on what is essential versus what is optional for a given release.
What is a release plan in Agile?
Answer: A high-level forecast of which features will be delivered across multiple sprints to achieve a product goal
A release plan maps high-priority backlog items to future sprints to forecast when product goals can be achieved, while remaining open to change as the team learns more.