PK0-005 Tools and Documentation Practice Question
An agile team is reviewing their work. Which TWO metrics can be used to track progress within a sprint? (Select TWO).
⚠ Common exam trap
PK0-005 often tests the distinction between sprint-level tracking metrics (burndown/burnup) and broader agile tools or metrics (product backlog, Kanban board, velocity), so candidates must recognize that only burndown and burnup charts are specifically designed to track progress within a single sprint.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Burnup chart
A burnup chart (B) is correct because it tracks the amount of work completed against the total scope over time, letting the team see progress within a sprint and whether scope changes are affecting completion. A burndown chart (E) is correct because it plots remaining work (typically in story points or hours) against time in the sprint, showing whether the team is on track to finish by sprint end. Both are standard sprint-level progress tracking tools in agile. The product backlog (A) is a prioritized list of work items, not a progress metric, and it spans the whole product rather than a single sprint. A Kanban board (C) is a visual workflow management tool that shows work status, not a quantitative progress metric. Velocity (D) measures the average amount of work completed per sprint and is used for release/forecast planning across sprints, not for tracking progress within a single sprint.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Product backlog
Why it's wrong here
The product backlog is a prioritised list of pending work owned by the product owner, not a metric, so it cannot measure progress within a sprint. It is tempting because backlog items completed do indicate delivery, but the artefact itself is not a trackable sprint metric.
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Burnup chart
Why this is correct
A burnup chart plots completed work against total scope, exposing scope changes that distort a burndown. It tracks sprint progress by showing whether remaining work reflects added or removed stories, satisfying the stem's requirement for a metric measuring progress within a sprint.
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Kanban board
Why it's wrong here
A Kanban board visualises workflow and limits work in progress; it is a tool, not a metric, so it cannot quantify sprint progress. It is tempting because teams genuinely use boards to track daily status, but the question asks for measurable metrics such as burndown or velocity.
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Velocity
Why it's wrong here
Velocity measures story points completed per sprint, aggregating historical team output rather than tracking progress within the current sprint. It is tempting because it is a genuine agile metric, but it is used for release forecasting and capacity planning, not intra-sprint progress, which burndown charts serve.
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Burndown chart
Why this is correct
A burndown chart plots remaining work against time within the sprint, giving the team a daily view of whether they will meet the sprint goal. It satisfies the stem's requirement for a within-sprint progress metric, unlike release-level or cross-sprint measures such as velocity or cumulative flow diagrams.
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