Burndown Chart Quiz

What does a burndown chart represent?

• Work completed versus time

• Work left to do versus time

• Task complexity versus time

• Team velocity versus time

What is typically shown on the vertical axis of a burndown chart?

• Time

• Team members

• Outstanding work (backlog)

• Completed tasks

What does a perfect burndown chart indicate?

• A team is underperforming

• A team is struggling with tasks

• A team has a perfectly smooth workflow

• A team is overworked

Which of the following is NOT a common problem with burndown charts?

• All tasks are completed on time

• Tasks are too large

• Stories bounce back and forth

• Team members are too specialized

What might cause a 'lag' in a burndown chart?

• All tasks are completed

• Team members are highly skilled

• Tasks are too small

• Too many tasks started

What does the 'gap' in a burndown chart refer to?

• Unfinished work at the end of the sprint

• Work completed beyond expectations

• Tasks completed ahead of schedule

• Tasks not started

What is a potential reason for a flatline in a burndown chart?

• Technical issues

• High team morale

• Effective communication

• Clear task definitions

What is the purpose of the daily scrum meeting in relation to burndown charts?

• To assign new tasks

• To evaluate team performance

• To plan future sprints

• To report progress on effort hours

What is a common benefit of using a burndown chart?

• Improved team communication

• Increased task complexity

• Reduced project visibility

• Higher workload for team members

How often should a burndown chart be updated during a sprint?

• Once a week

• Daily

• At the end of the sprint

• Every two days