PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) — Question 313

What is the first thing an agile development team should do when planning an iteration?

Answer options

• A. Assign the tasks to one team member
• B. Separate the stories into tasks
• C. Estimate the stories' tasks
• D. Help establish the next sprint's goal

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer, D, emphasizes the importance of aligning the team on the goals for the next sprint, which guides their work. Options A, B, and C represent subsequent steps in the planning process and are not the initial focus during iteration planning.