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PMI-ACP · Question #389

When is Planning Poker used?

The correct answer is C. During User Story sizing and estimating. Planning Poker is a consensus-based estimation technique used in Agile during User Story sizing and estimating. Team members use cards with values (often Fibonacci-based) to independently estimate effort, then reveal simultaneously to drive discussion and reach consensus. It is…

Submitted by ahmad_uae· Apr 18, 2026Adaptive Planning

Question

When is Planning Poker used?

Options

  • ADuring backlog prioritization
  • BAs part of Pareto Analysis
  • CDuring User Story sizing and estimating
  • DAs part of the Daily Stand-up

How the community answered

(29 responses)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • C
    93% (27)
  • D
    3% (1)

Explanation

Planning Poker is a consensus-based estimation technique used in Agile during User Story sizing and estimating. Team members use cards with values (often Fibonacci-based) to independently estimate effort, then reveal simultaneously to drive discussion and reach consensus. It is not part of backlog prioritization (A), Pareto Analysis (B), or the Daily Stand-up (D).

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#Planning Poker#Estimating#User Stories#Agile Techniques

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