Which list below includes the attributes of a good User Story?

The correct answer is A. Small, estimable, independent, negotiable. Good User Stories follow the INVEST criteria: Independent (can be developed in any order), Negotiable (details can be discussed), Valuable (delivers benefit to the user/customer), Estimable (team can size it), Small (fits within a Sprint), and Testable (has clear acceptance…

Submitted by miguelv· Apr 18, 2026Adaptive Planning

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Options

ASmall, estimable, independent, negotiable
BTestable, estimable, renewable, valuable
CNegotiable, small, explainable, valid
DValuable, estimable, dependent, small

How the community answered

(18 responses)

A
94% (17)
C
6% (1)

Explanation

Good User Stories follow the INVEST criteria: Independent (can be developed in any order), Negotiable (details can be discussed), Valuable (delivers benefit to the user/customer), Estimable (team can size it), Small (fits within a Sprint), and Testable (has clear acceptance criteria). Option A (small, estimable, independent, negotiable) contains only valid INVEST attributes. The other options include invalid terms like 'renewable,' 'explainable,' and 'dependent' (which is the opposite of what a good story should be).

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