Estimation Techniques Flashcards
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What is the primary purpose of using ideal days as an estimation unit?
Answer: Estimate work assuming no interruptions or context switching
Ideal days represent focused, uninterrupted work time, which differs from elapsed calendar time.
Why might a team prefer story points over ideal days?
Answer: Points avoid implying a specific person's working speed
Story points abstract away individual speed, making estimates team-shared rather than person-specific.
What is a burndown chart primarily used to show during a sprint?
Answer: Remaining work over time
A sprint burndown chart tracks remaining work against time to show progress toward completion.
If a burndown line stays flat for several days mid-sprint, what does it most likely indicate?
Answer: Work is started but not being completed
A flat line means no work is being closed out, often a sign of blockers or work-in-progress pileup.
What does a burnup chart add compared to a burndown chart?
Answer: It separately shows total scope, revealing scope changes
A burnup chart plots scope as its own line, making scope creep visible alongside progress.
How is remaining capacity typically calculated for sprint planning?
Answer: Team availability adjusted for time off and non-project work
Capacity accounts for actual available hours after subtracting leave, meetings, and other commitments.
Why is velocity an empirical metric rather than a target to maximize?
Answer: Inflating points to raise velocity produces meaningless numbers
Velocity reflects observed reality; gaming it by inflating estimates destroys its forecasting value.