Release Burnup Chart

Correct Answer: The team is not completing user stories

In the context of a Release Burnup Chart in Scrum, a plateau or no significant upward movement in the total work done line indicates that the team is not completing user stories, which is why this is the correct answer. User stories represent work that needs to be done, and when they're completed, they contribute to the total work done, moving the line in the chart upward. If this line is plateauing, it means that no new work is being completed. As for the other answers, while it's possible that the chart is not updated regularly, team members are on vacation, or there's a technical issue with the charting software, these are less likely to be the main reasons for the plateau. Regular updates wouldn't change the actual work being done, vacations would likely be planned for and wouldn't suddenly halt productivity, and a technical issue would probably present differently on the chart.

Correct Answer: The project is likely to be delayed and may not meet the targeted release date.

In a Release Burnup Chart, if the total work remaining line is consistently higher than the total work completed line, it signifies that the project is likely to be delayed and may not meet the targeted release date. This is because the team is not completing work at a sufficient rate to keep up with the total work remaining. If the work remaining line remains above the work completed line, it indicates that the team is falling behind schedule and may not be able to complete all the planned work by the release date. The other answers are incorrect because they suggest that the project is either progressing as expected, the team is delivering more work than planned, or the project is still on track despite the team struggling to complete the planned work. However, the consistently higher work remaining line is a clear indication that the project is at risk of delay.

Correct Answer: Investigate whether user stories or tasks are being removed or de-scoped

A constant downward trend in the Release Burnup Chart could possibly be due to stories or tasks being removed or de-scoped. This could be a sign that the team is facing issues in delivering the scope agreed upon. Investigating this should be the first approach. On the other hand, organizing a morale-boosting event for the team will not necessarily solve the problem. While it's true that a happy team is more likely to overcome challenges, the Scrum Master's approach should be more analytical. The same goes for asking the team to work overtime. This method might show immediate results but won't provide a long-term solution and could lead to burn-out and lower quality of work. Finally, checking whether the time logging tool is working properly might be a good diagnostic technique if the team's progress isn't reflected accurately, but it's an isolated technical issue that won't explain a constant downward trend on its own.