sprint
A sprint is a fixed-duration period in a project when the team builds a working product increment that could be released, often called an iteration.
Key Points
- Timeboxed to a consistent, short length (commonly 1–4 weeks).
- Delivers a done, working increment that is potentially releasable.
- The sprint goal stays stable while scope may be refined as learning emerges.
- Concludes with a sprint review and retrospective to inspect and adapt.
Example
A product team runs a 2-week sprint to implement secure login. They select backlog items at sprint planning, develop and test the feature, integrate it, and demonstrate the working login in the sprint review. Although they postpone a minor UX tweak, the delivered increment meets the Definition of Done and could be released.
PMP Example Question
Which statement best describes a sprint in agile project management?
- A fixed-duration cycle in which the team produces a potentially releasable product increment.
- A daily coordination meeting where team members share progress and impediments.
- A phase-gate approval step used to authorize work on the next project phase.
- A long-term roadmap that maps epics to quarterly delivery windows.
Correct Answer: A — A fixed-duration cycle producing a potentially releasable increment
Explanation: A sprint is a short, timeboxed iteration focused on creating a done, working product increment; the other options describe different artifacts or events.
