Agile Project Management - What Is an Epic

The video tutorial explains the concept of an epic in project management, using a Formula One game example. It describes how epics are large stories that cannot be completed in one iteration and need to be broken down into smaller user stories. The tutorial covers the characteristics of epics, the process of breaking them down, and the estimation challenges involved. It emphasizes that at the start of a project, stories are often assumed to be epics due to incomplete information.

What is an epic in the context of project management?

• A small task that can be completed quickly

• A large user story that requires more information

• A detailed plan for the entire project

• A simple requirement that is easy to implement

Why might an epic be broken down into smaller user stories?

• To ensure it fits within a single sprint

• To simplify the project requirements

• To make it more complex

• To allow for more detailed planning and execution

In the example given, what are the two components of the options screen?

• A race track and a car

• A leaderboard and a timer

• A driver selection image and a menu

• A settings panel and a help guide

What is a key characteristic of an epic in Scrum?

• It is not related to user stories

• It is a small, simple task

• It can be completed in one sprint

• It needs to be broken down into smaller stories

Why do project teams assume stories are epics at the beginning of a project?

• To avoid breaking them down later

• Because they are easy to estimate

• Due to the lack of detailed information

• Because they are always simple