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CAPM Practice: Determine how to plan project iterations

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A scrum team is using relative estimation and has a 'reference story' of 3 story points for a well-understood task. They estimate a new story as '8 points.' This means:
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Correct answer: The new story is estimated to require roughly 2-3 times more effort/complexity than the 3-point reference story

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Story points are relative estimates — they measure size/complexity/effort relative to other stories, not absolute time or cost. An 8-point story is roughly 2-3 times larger (complex, uncertain, or effortful) than the 3-point reference story. The team's velocity (historical points per sprint) converts relative sizes into delivery forecasts — but no individual story is tied to specific hours.

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This question covers Determine how to plan project iterations under Determine how to plan project iterations (Agile Frameworks/Methodologies).

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