Which artifact is referenced during kickoff to support planning?

• A. Sprint backlog
• B. Bug tracker
• C. Project Planning board
• D. Marketing plan

Answer: (C)

Kickoff is about aligning on scope, milestones, and how the work will be coordinated. The Project Planning board serves as the central artifact for capturing the high-level plan—objectives, major deliverables, milestones, dependencies, owners, and rough timelines. It provides a single reference point for discussing feasibility, assigning responsibilities, and forecasting capacity before diving into detailed execution.

The sprint backlog comes into play after kickoff for planning the work within a specific sprint, not for establishing the initial plan. A bug tracker focuses on defects rather than planning the overall project, and a Marketing plan relates to external activities rather than the core project execution plan.