Understanding Burndown Charts in Agile

What does a Burndown Chart primarily represent?

• Team performance versus project duration

• Work quality versus team efficiency

• Work left to do versus time

• Work completed versus team size

What does the Y-axis of a Burndown Chart typically represent?

• Work remaining

• Team velocity

• Work completed

• Time remaining

What does it mean if the Burndown Line is above the Ideal Progress Line?

• The team is behind schedule

• The project is completed

• The team is ahead of schedule

• The team is on track

What is indicated by a plateau in the Burndown Chart?

• No progress

• Ideal progress

• Rapid progress

• Excessive work completion

What does the Ideal Progress Line represent in a Burndown Chart?

• The actual work completed

• The expected rate of work completion

• The total work planned

• The team's capacity

What is the primary purpose of a Burndown Chart in Agile?

• To allocate resources effectively

• To track team morale

• To visualize team progress towards the goal

• To measure project costs

What does this scenario indicate the team progress?

• On Track

• Behind Schedule

• Ahead of Schedule

• Stalled Progress

What should be your action if your burn down chart look like this?

• Investigate the causes for delays. Consider reprioritizing work, or adjusting timelines to get back on track.

• Assess whether this pace is sustainable without compromising quality. It indicates there may be an opportunity to pull in additional Backlog Items.

• Immediate action is required to investigate and address the cause of the stall. Identify and remove blockers, resolve dependencies, or request additional help as necessary. It may also involve revisiting the project plan to make adjustments.

• Continue with the current strategy, but remain vigilant for any changes that could affect progress.

What indicates that a team is ahead of schedule in a burndown chart?

• The chart shows a plateau

• The actual effort line is below the estimated effort line

• The lines are parallel

• The actual effort line is above the estimated effort line

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