Certified Scrum Master Flashcards

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What does 'Potentially Release-able' mean in the context of a Sprint?

It can be used in a production environment

It must be in a usable condition and conform to the team's Definition of Done (correct)

It can be released without any further testing

It should not require any user feedback

At what frequency should the Sprint Review occur during the Sprint?

One time and at the end of the Sprint

Why should the Dev Team size be limited to 9 or below?

The larger team size creates too much complexity and communication patterns for empiricism

What is a significant responsibility of the ScrumMaster?

Encourage the team and organization to experiment with new ways of working Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic is the ScrumMaster exuding when helping a team member with a broken computer?

Servant-leadership Signup and view all the answers

What is a required attribute of a Product Backlog Item?

Estimate Signup and view all the answers

What is the appropriate Dev Team size in Scrum?

3-9 Signup and view all the answers

Which value must the team demonstrate during the Sprint?

Commitment Signup and view all the answers

When should planning for work in a Sprint take place?

One Sprint at a time; in Sprint Planning Signup and view all the answers

How much time should the Dev Team dedicate for refining the Product Backlog each Sprint?

No more than 10% of our entire team capacity Signup and view all the answers

What does the Sprint Retrospective provide transparency to and inspect and adapt?

People and Processes Signup and view all the answers

When should the team conduct the Sprint Retrospective?

After the Sprint Review and prior to the next Sprint Planning Signup and view all the answers

When a Product Owner answers 'I don't know' to the Dev Team's question, which value is being demonstrated?

Courage Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an artifact of Scrum?

Product Backlog Signup and view all the answers

What is the main responsibility of a Product Owner?

Clearly expressing the Product Backlog Signup and view all the answers

What is the main responsibility of a ScrumMaster?

Remove impediments for the team Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not an activity of Product Backlog Refinement?

Creating the Sprint Backlog Signup and view all the answers

Which Scrum Role is responsible for teaching and coaching the organization?

ScrumMaster Signup and view all the answers

Which Scrum Role is responsible for assigning work from the Sprint Backlog?

Dev Team Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Done' mean for a Product Backlog Item?

The item meets the Scrum Team's Definition of Done Signup and view all the answers

What is the best recommendation if the Dev Team is working on unnecessary Product Backlog Items?

The Product Owner terminates the Sprint and the Dev Team re-plans Signup and view all the answers

How can the ScrumMaster ensure the Dev Team is working effectively?

Coach the team in self-organization and cross-functionality Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for prioritizing the Product Backlog?

Product Owner Signup and view all the answers

What is a product that is built and delivered in pieces known as?

An incremental process Signup and view all the answers

Which value is best demonstrated when a team completes a task before starting another?

Focus Signup and view all the answers

Which tactic would best build consensus within the team for a decision?

Facilitating Signup and view all the answers

Which phrase embodies the agile manifesto's main pillars?

Working software over comprehensive documentation, Individuals and interactions over processes and tools, Customer collaboration over contract negotiation Signup and view all the answers

Where are customer requirements stored?

In the Product Backlog Signup and view all the answers

How should the team determine the Sprint length?

The team should agree on the length of the Sprint, taking the size and complexity of the project into consideration Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a ScrumMaster?

Supportive Signup and view all the answers

Which is NOT traditionally an activity of the Scrum framework?

Weekly inspection Signup and view all the answers

Which roles are part of the Scrum framework?

Product Owner Signup and view all the answers

What should the ScrumMaster do when handling team dynamics?

Empower the team members, within appropriate limits Signup and view all the answers

What should developers do if the Product Owner is unavailable?

Draw the problem to the attention of the ScrumMaster Signup and view all the answers

Which responsibility is NOT one of the Scrum Master's?

Assigning tasks to team members Signup and view all the answers

What best describes a Sprint?

A Sprint is a pre-specified amount of time in which the development team works at sustainable pace to complete a chosen set of work. Signup and view all the answers

Who ultimately decides how much work the team has for the Sprint?

The team Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main artifacts of a Sprint Planning meeting?

A Sprint goal and a Sprint backlog Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to trust the team?

High trust teams do not have to be accountable to each other Signup and view all the answers

What should an effective workshop facilitator do?

Agree the process and participants of the workshop with the workshop owner before the workshop Signup and view all the answers

What is correct regarding the acceptance of deliverables on a Scrum Project?

The team should get acceptance of project deliverables from the appropriate stakeholders at least at the end of every Sprint Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of an Agile project?

User story cards containing only enough detail for planning and development, supplemented by face-to-face conversations Signup and view all the answers

Which artifacts are associated with Scrum?

Product Backlog Signup and view all the answers

What is the end result of a Sprint?

A product of professional quality which fits the business need Signup and view all the answers

What does 'inspect and adapt' mean in Scrum?

Scrum emphasizes taking a short step of development, inspecting both the resulting product and the efficacy of current practices, and then adapting the product goals and process practices Signup and view all the answers

What best describes the quality of deliverables from a Scrum Project?

The products will be of appropriate quality, as the guidance of the Product Owner is involved throughout the development process Signup and view all the answers

What is the Scrum approach to documentation?

Do the necessary documentation to support the development and use of the product Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by Kanban?

A visible chart of work to do, work in progress, and work done Signup and view all the answers

What is a key reason to adopt an agile process like Scrum?

To be better able to respond to change Signup and view all the answers

During a Sprint, developers should be able to:

Contact the Product Owner to clarify aspects of the work Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the daily Scrum (daily stand-up)?

To share as a team what each member is working on and uncover obstacles standing in the way of completing the work Signup and view all the answers

What is the Scrum approach to doing design early in a project?

Just enough design up front gives a good foundation to start from and helps to mitigate risk, without wasting unnecessary time Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true for Scrum projects regarding meetings?

It is best if the Scrum Master facilitates the project’s meetings Signup and view all the answers

How does a team know when a backlog item is done?

It meets the team's and Product Owner's negotiated definition of done Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Sprint Review?

To review the completed stories and look for opportunities to improve the product Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by the Scrum meaning of time box?

There is a predefined time limit for the event Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by Team Velocity in Scrum projects?

Keeping metrics of earlier work load to help with future estimates required to get the whole project done Signup and view all the answers

When estimating is done for a project, what should happen?

Be fully involved in the estimating process Signup and view all the answers

What approach does Scrum advocate?

Get something business-valuable delivered as quickly as possible, consistent with the right level of quality Signup and view all the answers

What is the most important characteristic of a 'Done' increment?

Usable Signup and view all the answers

What emerges from self-organizing teams?

Best architecture, requirements, and designs Signup and view all the answers

What should a developer do if they identify a major tech issue during a daily Scrum?

Meet and discuss outside of Daily Scrum Signup and view all the answers

How should a Scrum Master help the Product Owner?

Help to find effective Product Backlog management techniques Signup and view all the answers

Individuals and interactions over what?

Processes and tools Signup and view all the answers

How should Scrum teams plan work to be performed within Sprints?

One Sprint at a time in the Product Backlog Refinement meeting with participants of stakeholders Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Scrum Fundamentals

The Product Increment must be "Potentially Release-able" by the end of a Sprint, meaning it should be usable and meet the team's Definition of Done.
Sprint Review occurs once at the end of each Sprint.
Limiting the Dev Team size to 9 or fewer reduces complexity and improves communication.
Scrum fosters tension among roles to promote productivity, with the ScrumMaster encouraging teamwork and experimentation.

Scrum Master Characteristics

Servant-leadership is exemplified when a ScrumMaster addresses team needs, such as providing spare equipment.
The ScrumMaster plays a vital role in removing impediments for the team and coaching them in self-organization.

Product Backlog and Roles

Required attributes for Product Backlog Items include an estimate.
Optimal Dev Team size is between 3-9 members.
The Product Owner is responsible for prioritizing the Product Backlog, which contains customer requirements.

Scrum Values and Practices

Commitment is essential for the team during a Sprint.
Focus is demonstrated through completing tasks before taking on new ones.
Courage is shown when team members admit when they do not know something.

Process and Meetings

Planning takes place in Sprint Planning, and the team should refine the Product Backlog, dedicating no more than 10% of their capacity to this.
The Sprint Retrospective is held after the Sprint Review and before Sprint Planning to inspect and adapt processes and people.

Quality and Deliverables

Deliverables must be accepted by stakeholders at the end of each Sprint to ensure quality and relevance.
Quality is maintained through continuous guidance from the Product Owner during the development process.

Agile Principles

An incremental process signifies delivering the product in manageable pieces.
Trust within high-performing teams reduces the need for accountability, allowing for greater autonomy.

Team Dynamics and Communication

Best practices include empowering team members and facilitating discussions, especially when issues arise during daily Scrums.
The ScrumMaster should help the Product Owner effectively manage the Product Backlog.

Artifacts and Metrics

Main artifacts include the Product Backlog and Sprint Backlog, with a focus on maintaining transparency of Scrum artifacts to all stakeholders.
Team Velocity helps estimate future workloads based on historical data.

Agile Manifesto Principles

The Agile Manifesto values working software over comprehensive documentation and prioritizes individuals and interactions over processes and tools.
Kanban represents a visual display of work status, including to-do, in-progress, and completed tasks.

Meeting Management

Effective Scrum meetings are best facilitated by the ScrumMaster.
Daily stand-ups focus on team progress and obstacles, promoting collaborative problem-solving.

Understanding 'Done'

A Product Backlog Item is considered "Done" when it adheres to the negotiated Definition of Done established by the team and Product Owner.
The primary purpose of the Sprint Review is to assess completed stories and identify opportunities for product improvement.

Time Management

In Scrum, a time box sets a predefined limit on the duration of an event, promoting efficiency and focus.
The Scrum approach advocates for early delivery of business-valuable features while maintaining quality standards.

Continuous Improvement

Scrum emphasizes the "inspect and adapt" philosophy, allowing for iterative improvements based on feedback and evaluations post-Sprint.
Self-organizing teams yield optimal architecture, requirements, and designs through collaborative processes.

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Test your knowledge of Scrum concepts with these flashcards designed for aspiring Certified Scrum Masters. Each card covers key terms and definitions that are crucial for understanding Scrum practices, particularly those relevant to Sprint management. Perfect for quick reviews or focused study sessions.