Activity Create a Product Backlog
Activity: Create a Product Backlog
- Find out which plants are easiest to care for
- Access care instructions easily
- Have the right tools to care for their plants
- Remember when to water their plants
- Get expert help and advice quickly
- Have a hassle-free way to return their orders
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Step-by-Step Instructions
- Independent: The story’s completion is not dependent on another story.
- Negotiable: There is room for negotiation and discussion about how to complete the story.
- Valuable: Completing the user story will deliver value for the user role.
- Estimable: The Definition of Done must be clear so that the team can give the story an estimate.
- Small: Each user story and the work necessary to complete it should fit within a planned Sprint.
- Testable: A test can be conducted to make sure the story meets the acceptance criteria (even if the test is not yet planned).
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What to Include in Your Response
- The Backlog contains six user stories.
- The stories follow the correct construction: “As a <user role> I want <this action> so that I can <get this value>.”
- The stories follow the I.N.V.E.S.T. framework.
- Each story has two pieces of acceptance criteria.
- The acceptance criteria are actionable tasks for the Scrum Team.
Question 1)
Did you complete this activity?
- Yes
- No
Question 2)
Select the action that best completes the following user story:
“As a pet owner, I want to _____ so that my cat doesn’t get sick.
- contact a poison control center
- keep my plants in my office
- purchase non-toxic plants
- purchase outdoor plants
Question 3)
Consider the following user story:
“As a potential customer, I want to find out which plants are easiest to care for so that I can purchase low-maintenance options.”
Which of the following pieces of acceptance criteria are appropriate for this story? Select all that apply.
- Ability to bundle a plant care kit with each purchase
- Ability to sort plants by “beginner,” “intermediate,” and “advanced”
- Ability to search for plants with similar care needs
- Ability to purchase higher-maintenance plants after gaining more experience
Question 4)
Which of the following user stories is complete and follows the correct structure?
- “As a customer, I want to browse more varieties of flowering plants online.”
- “As a new plant owner, I’m not sure how to keep my plant healthy but I want to learn.”
- “As a plant owner, I want to use the best tools for trimming and pruning my plant.”
- “As a customer, I want a hassle-free way to return my order so that I can be sure I have the right plant for me.”
Question 5)
Which of the following user stories could lead to the option of an online plant care manual? Select all that apply.
- “As a customer, I want to shop for plants online because there are no plant nurseries nearby.”
- “As a plant owner, I want to buy the best fertilizer for my plant so that it will grow to twice its size.”
- “As a plant owner, I want to know how often to water my plant so it will live as long as possible.”
- “As a plant owner, I want to access care instructions easily so that I can keep my plant alive longer.”
Question 6)
Select the user role that best completes the following user story:
“As a(n) _____, I want to purchase hard-to-find plants so that I can expand my collection of rare flowers and greenery.”
- existing customer
- home gardener
- new plant owner
- plant expert
Question 7)
Which of the following user stories is complete and follows the correct structure?
- “As a plant owner, I want to know how much sunlight my plant needs so that I can maximize its growth.”
- “As a customer, I want to be able to access my account dashboard quickly and easily.”
- “I want to purchase plants, but I’m worried they won’t get to me safely.”
- “I want to order plant care tools so that I can keep my plants healthy.”
Question 8)
Which of the following user stories could lead to the creation of a discussion group or a live customer chat option? Select all that apply.
- “As a plant owner, I want to get expert help and advice quickly so that I know what to do if my plant gets sick.”
- “As a plant owner, I only want to purchase rare succulents but Virtual Verde does not offer any.”
- “As a new plant owner, I want to purchase low-maintenance plants so that I can care for them easily.”
- “As a plant expert, I want to connect with other customers so that I can discuss plant care tips and tricks.”
Question 9)
Select the value that best completes the following user story:
“As a plant owner, I want to find it a place with the right amount of sunlight so that _____.”
- I can maximize its growth
- my cat doesn’t eat it
- I can water it regularly
- my family can enjoy it more
- Ability to join a mailing list
- Ability to sign up for Q&A sessions with plant experts
- Ability to access an “Expert Advice” section on the website
- Ability to join an online discussion group for trading plant care tips
- “As a plant owner, I want to make sure my plant gets enough sunlight and nutrients.”
- “As a customer, I want to get my plant as quickly and keep it healthy as long as possible.”
- “As a plant owner, I want to remember when to water my plants so that I don’t under- or overwater them.”
- “As a plant expert, I want to expand and display my plant collection publicly.”
- “As a plant owner, I want to have the right tools to care for my plant so that I can keep it healthy and beautiful.”
- “As a plant owner, I want to trim and prune my plant so that it grows the right way.”
- “As a plant owner, I want to purchase stylish accessories so that I can show off my plants.”
- As a plant owner, I wish there were more options on the website.
Question 13)
Consider the following user story:
“As a plant owner, I want to select from a variety of different pots so that I can match my new plant to my décor.”
Which of the following pieces of acceptance criteria are appropriate for this story? Select all that apply.
- Option to select pot color or design at checkout
- Option to purchase pots with various colors and patterns
- Option to purchase pots made from sustainable materials
- All orders ship with a pot in a neutral color to match different decors