Which statement about stretch objectives is true?

• A. They provide reliability and guard bandwidth
• B. They replace committed objectives
• C. They are the same as the committed objectives
• D. They are optional and never used

Answer: (C)

Stretch objectives are aspirational targets teams set during PI planning to show what could be achieved if there is extra capacity after delivering the committed objectives. They are optional and not guaranteed; they help communicate potential additional value and guide how the team would stretch if resources allow. They do not replace the committed objectives and are not the same as the baseline scope. So the idea that stretch objectives are the same as committed ones isn’t accurate—stretch objectives are separate, optional goals intended to illustrate what could be added if there’s capacity.