15.2. Key Backlog Activities

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is backlog grooming?

   Hint

   Think about how to ensure items are clear and prioritized.

2. 2.

   Define a user story.

   Hint

   What kind of information does a user story contain?

3. 3.

   What does backlog grooming involve?

   • Creating new items
   • Reviewing and refining existing items
   • Removing tasks from the backlog

   Hint

   Consider what it means to prepare items for development.

4. 4.

   True or False: User stories do not need acceptance criteria.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   What defines when a task is considered done?

5. 5.

   Consider a scenario where you have 10 items in your backlog. Six are critical for the next sprint, but four have dependencies that may delay their completion. How would you approach the backlog grooming session?

   Hint

   Identify priorities and dependencies clearly.

6. 6.

   You are given feedback from users stating they do not find the current feature intuitive. How would you adjust the user stories based on this feedback while preparing for the next development sprint?

   Hint

   User feedback is essential in shaping product features.