Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) — Question 161

If burndown charts are used to visualize progress, what does a trend line through a release burndown chart indicate?

Answer options

• A. The evolution of the cost spent on the project.
• B. When all work will be completed to the Scrum Team can be released for other work.
• C. When the work remaining will likely be completed if nothing changes on the Product Backlog or the Development Team.
• D. When the project will be over if the Product Owner removes work that is equal in effort to any new work that is added.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The trend line in a release burndown chart indicates the expected completion date of the remaining work, assuming there are no changes to the Product Backlog or the Development Team, making option C the correct choice. Options A, B, and D misinterpret the function of the trend line, as they address costs, task completion for other work, and adjustments in workload rather than focusing on the timeline for remaining work.