Which statement is correct about the length of the Sprints?

Question

Options

• AAll Sprints must be one month or less and it is optimal to have a consistent Sprint length.
• BThe Sprint length is dependent on the development effort forecasted (amount of items selected)
• CThe Sprint length is calculated by aggregating the time required to design, code and test.
• DThe Sprint Length is defined by the Scrum Master.

• A
  93% (25)
• B
  4% (1)
• D
  4% (1)

Explanation

Option A is correct because the Scrum Guide explicitly states that Sprints must be one month or less, and using a consistent Sprint length throughout a project helps establish a predictable rhythm, reduces complexity, and makes planning more reliable. Option B is wrong because Sprint length is fixed first - the team then selects how much work fits within that timeframe, not the other way around. Option C is wrong because Sprint length is not calculated by summing up task durations; that would be waterfall-style scheduling, which Scrum deliberately avoids. Option D is wrong because the Developers select how much work to take on, and the Sprint length is agreed upon by the Scrum Team (not dictated solely by the Scrum Master).

Memory tip: Think of a Sprint as a fixed container - you decide the box size first (≤1 month), then fill it with work. You never resize the box to fit the items.

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