What is the purpose of team Sprint planning?

• A. Define and commit to what will be built in the time box
• B. Allocate budgets for the quarter
• C. Assign tasks to individual team members
• D. Decide the release date of the product

Answer: (A)

Sprint planning centers on deciding what the team will build in the upcoming iteration and committing to delivering that work within the time box. In the session, the team collaboratively pulls items from the backlog, defines a clear Sprint Goal, and creates a Sprint Backlog that outlines how the work will be delivered. The key outcome is a team commitment to the defined scope for the sprint, not directives for individuals or external budgets. Budgeting for the quarter happens at higher levels, and release dates are handled through release or program (PI) planning, not during this sprint planning. This structure supports self-organization, a realistic, achievable plan, and a steady, predictable rhythm.