Is the Scrum Goal dependent on the size of the team or length of the Sprint?

• A. It depends on the team size
• B. It depends on how many backlog items are in the sprint backlog
• C. It is not dependent on team size nor the length of the Sprint
• D. It depends on the PO's preference

Answer: (C)

The Sprint Goal is a shared objective for the Sprint that guides the team toward delivering a valuable increment and aligns with the Product Goal and stakeholder needs. It is not determined by how many people are on the team or how long the Sprint lasts. The length of the Sprint just sets the time available to achieve the goal, and team size affects capacity, not the existence of the goal itself. The goal should emerge from collaboration between the Product Owner and the Scrum Team during Sprint Planning and describe what the team commits to delivering, not based on personal preference or simply the count of backlog items. Therefore, the Sprint Goal is not dependent on team size nor the length of the Sprint.