Which following statement is the least accurate regarding the Burndown chart?

The correct answer is C. It provides insight into the quality of the product. A Burndown chart tracks the amount of work remaining (in hours or story points) over time during a Sprint or release. It is updated daily by the Development Team and shows whether the team is on track to complete committed work. It does NOT measure product quality - that is deter

Submitted by paula_co· Apr 18, 2026Adaptive Planning

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Options

AIt is calculated using hours or points
BIt is updated by the development team daily
CIt provides insight into the quality of the product
DIt reflects work remaining

How the community answered

(59 responses)

A
7% (4)
B
2% (1)
C
88% (52)
D
3% (2)

Explanation

A Burndown chart tracks the amount of work remaining (in hours or story points) over time during a Sprint or release. It is updated daily by the Development Team and shows whether the team is on track to complete committed work. It does NOT measure product quality - that is determined through testing, code reviews, defect rates, and quality metrics. Options A, B, and D are all accurate descriptions of a Burndown chart. Conflating velocity/progress tracking with quality is a common misconception this question tests.

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#Burndown chart#Agile metrics#Progress tracking#Sprint management

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