Sprint Tracking Tools

Techniques and visuals that monitor Sprint progress and show how close the Scrum Team is to finishing the Sprint Backlog items. Many options exist, but a widely used choice is the Scrumboard, also called a task board or progress chart.

Key Points

  • Make Sprint work and status visible, highlighting what is done, in progress, and not started.
  • Common tools include Scrumboards (task boards/progress charts), burndown charts, and cumulative flow diagrams.
  • Support transparency and fast decision-making during the Daily Scrum and throughout the Sprint.
  • Most effective when updated frequently by the team and kept simple, clear, and accessible.

Example

A software team maintains a digital Scrumboard with columns: To Do, In Progress, Review, and Done. Each Sprint Backlog item is a card. During the Daily Scrum, team members move cards to reflect current work, check the burndown chart to see if they are ahead or behind, and identify blockers that threaten Sprint goals.

PMP Example Question

Which tool most directly provides real-time visibility into the status of Sprint Backlog items and helps the team inspect and adapt each day?

  1. Scrumboard or task board
  2. Definition of Ready
  3. Product vision statement
  4. Work Breakdown Structure

Correct Answer: A — Scrumboard (a sprint tracking tool)

Explanation: A Scrumboard visualizes Sprint work and progress, making it the primary tool for tracking and discussing status during the Sprint.

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