CAPM Agile Frameworks and Methodologies Practice Question
A product owner is writing user stories for a new feature. Which of the following is a best practice for ensuring the stories are well-formed?
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Ensure each story is small enough to complete in one sprint
The INVEST criteria (Independent, Negotiable, Valuable, Estimable, Small, Testable) are the standard for well-formed user stories. Storing stories in a single document makes them hard to prioritize and track. Assigning stories before the sprint limits flexibility. Writing stories after the sprint is too late.
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Store all stories in a single document for traceability
Why it's wrong here
Stories should be managed in a product backlog, not a static document.
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Assign each story to a specific developer for ownership
Why it's wrong here
Stories are owned by the team, not individuals; tasks are pulled by developers.
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Write stories after the sprint starts to ensure accuracy
Why it's wrong here
Stories should be ready in the product backlog before sprint planning.
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Ensure each story is small enough to complete in one sprint
Why this is correct
Stories should be sized so they can be completed within a single iteration (INVEST: Small).
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