PMI-ACP · Question #39
The best approach to estimate the work on a project when using story points is to have:
The correct answer is D. The team work together to agree on estimates in a group setting. Story point estimation is most accurate and useful when the whole team collaborates to reach a consensus estimate. This leverages diverse perspectives (developers, testers, analysts), surfaces hidden assumptions, builds shared understanding of the work, and creates collective…
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The best approach to estimate the work on a project when using story points is to have:
Options
- ATeam members assign estimates by averaging Planning Poker cards.
- BThe most senior team member prepare the estimates.
- CTwo or three senior team members estimate and take the average of their times.
- DThe team work together to agree on estimates in a group setting.
How the community answered
(33 responses)- A3% (1)
- B6% (2)
- C15% (5)
- D76% (25)
Explanation
Story point estimation is most accurate and useful when the whole team collaborates to reach a consensus estimate. This leverages diverse perspectives (developers, testers, analysts), surfaces hidden assumptions, builds shared understanding of the work, and creates collective ownership of the commitment. Answer A is close but 'averaging' bypasses the discussion that makes Planning Poker valuable. Answers B and C rely on only senior members, which excludes the full team's knowledge and buy-in - a core anti-pattern in agile estimation.
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