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A Scrum Team is struggling to maintain focus during a Sprint. They frequently find themselves working on tasks not directly related to the Sprint Goal. Which Scrum Artifact provides the single source of truth for the work the Developers plan to accomplish in the Sprint to achieve the Sprint Goal?
- ASprint Backlog
- BIncrement
- CProduct Backlog
- DProduct Vision
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Correct answer: A. Sprint Backlog
The Sprint Backlog is composed of the Sprint Goal, the Product Backlog items selected for the Sprint, and the plan for delivering the Increment. It is a highly visible, real-time picture of the work that the Developers plan to accomplish during the Sprint.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. The Increment is the result of the Sprint's work, not the plan itself.
- C. The Product Backlog lists all known product features, but not specifically the plan for the current Sprint.
- D. The Product Vision provides overall direction but is not a detailed plan for a single Sprint.
Sprint Backlog as Single Source of Truth
The Sprint Backlog is a transparent, real-time artifact that details the Sprint Goal, the selected Product Backlog Items, and the plan for delivering the Increment during a Sprint.
- Created by Developers.
- Includes Sprint Goal.
- Plan for the Increment.
Memory trick: Each artifact tells a story: Product Backlog (the 'what' for the product), Sprint Backlog (the 'how' for the Sprint), Increment (the 'done' result).