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PMP · Question 22 · Task 6: Plan and manage schedule
An agile team has a velocity of 20 story points per sprint. The release backlog has 100 points remaining. The Product Owner adds a new feature estimated at 10 points. How many sprints are now required to complete the release?
An agile team has a velocity of 20 story points per sprint. The release backlog has 100 points remaining. The Product Owner adds a new feature estimated at 10 points. How many sprints are now required to complete the release?
Answer options:
A.
5 sprints
B.
5.5 sprints
C.
6 sprints
D.
6.5 sprints
How to approach this question
Add new work to total. Divide by velocity. Round up to the nearest whole number.
Full Answer
C.6 sprints✓ Correct
C
Task 6 involves measuring progress. 110 points / 20 points/sprint = 5.5 sprints. You need the 6th sprint to finish the last 10 points.
Common mistakes
Forgetting to add the new scope or failing to round up.
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