PMI-ACP · Question #396
What kind of User Story is written to provide an opportunity to research a solution in order to provide an estimate?
The correct answer is C. Spike Story. A Spike Story (also called simply a 'spike') is a special type of user story or task used when the team lacks the knowledge to estimate a story confidently. It time-boxes investigation, research, or prototyping work so the team can gather enough information to produce a…
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What kind of User Story is written to provide an opportunity to research a solution in order to provide an estimate?
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- ASprint Story
- BPersona Story
- CSpike Story
- DNeedle Story
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- C91% (20)
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A Spike Story (also called simply a 'spike') is a special type of user story or task used when the team lacks the knowledge to estimate a story confidently. It time-boxes investigation, research, or prototyping work so the team can gather enough information to produce a reliable estimate or reduce technical risk. The spike itself is estimated and placed in a sprint; the outcome is knowledge, not a deliverable feature. Sprint Story and Needle Story are not standard Agile terms; Persona Story refers to stories written from a user persona's perspective.
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