Certified Scrum Master (CSM) – GAQM — Question 75

Which of the following statements best explains what the term Sprint means in Scrum?

Answer options

• A. A sprint is a specific amount of days for a team to test and resolve any issues prior to product release or shipment
• B. A sprint is a specific amount of days for a team to work at a sustainable pace to finish select work.
• C. A sprint is an agreed upon period of time for team members to select individual items from the product backlog to work on.
• D. A sprint is a specific amount of days for a team to work as many hours as needed to finish assigned work

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, as a Sprint in Scrum is designed to allow teams to work at a sustainable pace to complete a set amount of work within a defined timeframe. Option A focuses on testing and resolving issues, which isn't the primary purpose of a Sprint. Option C describes choosing items from the backlog but doesn't emphasize the sustainable work pace aspect, while Option D suggests working excessive hours, which contradicts Scrum's principles of sustainable work.