Burndown Chart

Q1. Although Burn-down charts are optional, it can be useful tool for tracking what measure? (choose the best answer)

• How much cost has been accumulated.

• How individual team members are performing.

• How much work is remaining across time.

• How much business value has been delivered to the customer.

Overall explanation

• Burn-down chart shows the amount of work left to be done, versus the time allocated for the iteration.
• Burn-down charts are an efficient tracking tool, because they show when the work remaining is projected to be completed if nothing changes on the backlog or Development Team.
• The burn-down chart is a helpful tool for Development Teams to self-manage BUT it is not mandatory as the teams will decide the best way to manage their own progress and promote transparency.