What are Team Sprint Goals?

• A. Detailed backlog items for the sprint
• B. Team business objectives for the sprint, 1-2 sentences
• C. The sprint's budget and resource plan
• D. The date by which the sprint must end

Answer: (B)

Sprint goals are concise statements describing the business value the team plans to deliver by the end of the sprint. They are typically one to two sentences that capture the objective or outcome the team aims to achieve, providing a clear focus for selecting and implementing backlog items. This goal guides decision-making during the sprint, helping the team stay aligned with the intended value even if scope evolves. It connects the work the team does with broader business aims and is used to communicate progress to stakeholders.

The option that describes detailed backlog items focuses on the tasks themselves, not the intended outcome, so it isn’t the goal. The idea of a budget and resource plan belongs to planning and capacity, not the sprint’s objective. And the date by which the sprint must end is the timebox, not the value the team aims to deliver.