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PSM-II · Question #177

If burndown charts are used to visualize progress, what does a trendline through a release burndown chart indicate?

The correct answer is C. When the work remaining is projected to be completed if nothing changes on the Product Backlog. The trendline is based on the team's average velocity and the projective completion to zero is based on the team's velocity. The burndown chart is a helpful tool for Development Teams to self-manage BUT it is not mandatory as the teams will decide the best way to manage their…

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Question

If burndown charts are used to visualize progress, what does a trendline through a release burndown chart indicate?

Options

  • AWhen all work will be completed so the Scrum Team can start work on a new Product Backlog.
  • BWhen the project will be over if the Product Owner removes work that is equal in effort to any new
  • CWhen the work remaining is projected to be completed if nothing changes on the Product Backlog
  • DThe evolution of the return of investment on the project.

How the community answered

(25 responses)
  • B
    4% (1)
  • C
    88% (22)
  • D
    8% (2)

Explanation

The trendline is based on the team's average velocity and the projective completion to zero is based on the team's velocity. The burndown chart is a helpful tool for Development Teams to self-manage BUT it is not mandatory as the teams will decide the best way to manage their own progress and promote transparency.

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#burndown chart#release planning#metrics#forecasting

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