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A PO says: 'This story is too big — let's split it into vertical slices.' What is a 'vertical slice'?
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A vertical slice cuts a story into smaller end-to-end pieces, each delivering working value, rather than by layer.
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What does it mean for a backlog item to be 'ready'?
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'Ready' (Definition of Ready) means the item is clear, sized and actionable before a sprint pulls it in.
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Which phrase best 'clarifies scope' during refinement?
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Asking what is in or out of scope clarifies boundaries — core refinement language.
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A developer asks: 'Can we add acceptance criteria to this story?' What do acceptance criteria define?
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Acceptance criteria are the testable conditions that determine when a story is complete and correct.
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The team 'groomed' the backlog. What does 'grooming' (refinement) involve?
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Backlog grooming/refinement is the ongoing activity of clarifying, sizing and prioritising upcoming items.