Which artifact expresses the team's commitment for the current sprint?

• A. The Sprint backlog and program increment
• B. The risk register and quality plan
• C. Sprint goals and backlog of the team's commitment
• D. The product roadmap and release plan

Answer: (C)

The commitment for the current sprint is shown by what the team aims to achieve and the specific work it has chosen to complete. The Sprint Goal states the objective the team commits to delivering in the sprint, providing clear focus and alignment. The Sprint Backlog lists the exact backlog items the team commits to delivering during the sprint, detailing the work planned to meet that goal. Together, they communicate both the intent and the concrete plan for the sprint.

The other options mix in artifacts that operate at different horizons or purposes. A program increment spans multiple sprints and isn’t the sprint’s commitment. Risk registers and quality plans cover governance and quality practices, not the sprint’s immediate commitment. The product roadmap and release plan describe longer-term direction and release timing, not the day-to-day commitment of the current sprint.