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An agile project team is in the middle of a sprint and needs a quick, visual way to track the remaining work and predict if they are on track to complete all sprint backlog items. Which chart type is best suited for this purpose?
- AHistogram
- BBurndown Chart
- CEarned Value Chart
- DFlowchart
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. Burndown Chart
A burndown chart is an agile project management tool that graphically displays the amount of work remaining in a sprint or release over time. It helps teams track progress and identify if they are on target to complete the work.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. A histogram displays the distribution of numerical data, not sprint progress.
- C. Earned Value Charts are used for traditional project performance management, not specifically agile sprint progress.
- D. A flowchart illustrates a process or workflow, not remaining work or progress over time.
Burndown Chart
A graph showing the amount of work remaining in a sprint or release against the time available.
- Visualizes remaining work in Agile.
- Helps predict sprint completion.
- Updates daily to reflect progress.
Memory trick: Burndown charts show the work burning away, sprint by sprint.