Istqb Certified Tester Foundation Level CTFL · Free Practice Question Medium
Question 72
What does the INVEST acronym stand for in user story writing?
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A
Integrated, Negotiable, Valuable, Efficient, Scalable, Testable.
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B
Independent, Negotiable, Valuable, Estimable, Small, Testable.
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C
Interactive, Negotiable, Valuable, Extensible, Scalable, Traceable.
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D
Integrated, Negotiable, Valuable, Essential, Scalable, Time-boxed.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The INVEST acronym represents key characteristics of a good user story in Agile development:
Independent: The story can be developed and delivered independently from other stories.
Negotiable: The story's details can be discussed and refined with the team.
Valuable: The story delivers clear value to the customer or end user.
Estimable: The team can estimate the time or effort required to complete the story.
Small: The story is small enough to be completed within a single iteration.
Testable: The story has clear acceptance criteria that can be tested.
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