Certified Scrum Master Practice Test

The Sprint Backlog serves as the team's plan to accomplish what?

1. The product roadmap

2. The project charter

3. The work of the Sprint

4. The retrospective results

The correct answer is: The work of the Sprint

The Sprint Backlog serves as the team's plan to accomplish the work of the Sprint. This means it includes all the items that the Scrum Team has committed to completing during the current Sprint, which typically lasts between one and four weeks. The backlog is dynamic; it can be adjusted as the team progresses through the Sprint, allowing for flexibility in how they achieve their goals. The emphasis on the Sprint Backlog as a plan highlights its role in helping the team focus on what they can deliver within the time frame of the Sprint. It not only contains user stories or product backlog items but also includes the tasks necessary to complete those items, making it a crucial tool for managing work and ensuring accountability within the Sprint. The other choices do not accurately capture the specific purpose of the Sprint Backlog. The product roadmap outlines the overall vision for the product over time, the project charter provides a high-level view and authorization for the project, and the retrospective results focus on reflecting on past work rather than planning future efforts, making them less relevant to the function of the Sprint Backlog.