EXIN Agile Scrum Master — Question 32

A Development Team consists of various different roles: analysts, programmers, UX experts, DBA and systems architects. They are estimating Backlog Items in
Ideal Days.
What is the best approach to provide estimates for the Backlog Items?

Answer options

• A. Each role should provide a separate estimate; the Scrum Master integrates them.
• B. Ideal days' estimation is not feasible in this case; Story Points should be used.
• C. The Development Team provides a single estimate for each Backlog Item.
• D. The Product Owner will integrate the input on the estimates from each role.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct approach is for the Development Team to provide a single estimate for each Backlog Item, as this fosters collaboration and a shared understanding of the work required. Individual estimates by roles may lead to fragmented insights, while the Product Owner integrating inputs could delay consensus. Ideal days can effectively represent the effort when the team collaborates on the estimates.