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Who is primarily responsible for removing a team member if necessary?
Who is primarily responsible for removing a team member if necessary?
- The hiring manager, because they are responsible for the hire.
- The Scrum Master, since they focus on removing impediments.
- The Product Owner, as they control the return on investment.
- The Development Team, often with assistance from the Scrum Master. (correct)
What is a primary focus during the Sprint Review?
What is a primary focus during the Sprint Review?
- Evaluating team members' individual performance.
- Discussing technical coding and engineering practices.
- Reviewing the Scrum process and its application during the Sprint.
- Assessing the results of the Sprint. (correct)
Which activities would best assist a newly formed Scrum Team in startup?
Which activities would best assist a newly formed Scrum Team in startup?
- Ensure the team has a clear definition of 'Done'. (correct)
- Set up a bonus system to reward top performers.
- Confirm that team members' personalities are compatible.
- Have management introduce team members along with their responsibilities.
What is the frequency of the Daily Scrum event?
What is the frequency of the Daily Scrum event?
What role does the Scrum Master play in team dynamics?
What role does the Scrum Master play in team dynamics?
Which three phrases best describe the purpose of a definition of 'Done'?
Which three phrases best describe the purpose of a definition of 'Done'?
Which answer best describes the topics covered in Sprint Planning?
Which answer best describes the topics covered in Sprint Planning?
As the Sprint Planning meeting progresses, what two actions can the Development Team take if the workload is greater than they can handle?
As the Sprint Planning meeting progresses, what two actions can the Development Team take if the workload is greater than they can handle?
For the purpose of transparency, when must a new Increment of working software be available?
For the purpose of transparency, when must a new Increment of working software be available?
What guideline should a Scrum Master provide regarding estimating work in Scrum?
What guideline should a Scrum Master provide regarding estimating work in Scrum?
What is a misconception about cross-functional teams in Scrum?
What is a misconception about cross-functional teams in Scrum?
Which option best represents actions a Development Team might take if they have too much work during Sprint Planning?
Which option best represents actions a Development Team might take if they have too much work during Sprint Planning?
What guideline regarding estimates should a Scrum Master emphasize?
What guideline regarding estimates should a Scrum Master emphasize?
What is a crucial condition to ensure effective collaboration among multiple Scrum Teams working on a single product?
What is a crucial condition to ensure effective collaboration among multiple Scrum Teams working on a single product?
During a Sprint Retrospective, what is one of the main topics the Scrum Team is likely to discuss?
During a Sprint Retrospective, what is one of the main topics the Scrum Team is likely to discuss?
What is the expected immediate impact on an original Scrum Team's productivity when two new Scrum Teams are added to the product development?
What is the expected immediate impact on an original Scrum Team's productivity when two new Scrum Teams are added to the product development?
When organizing a large group into Development Teams, which approach should a Scrum Master take?
When organizing a large group into Development Teams, which approach should a Scrum Master take?
What advice should a Scrum Master give to a Product Owner whose team is waiting for an external component that will limit upcoming Sprint work?
What advice should a Scrum Master give to a Product Owner whose team is waiting for an external component that will limit upcoming Sprint work?
Which factor is least likely to be discussed in a Sprint Retrospective?
Which factor is least likely to be discussed in a Sprint Retrospective?
What is the potential risk of having multiple Product Owners for Scrum Teams working on the same product?
What is the potential risk of having multiple Product Owners for Scrum Teams working on the same product?
If a new Scrum Team does not have enough work for a full Sprint, what should the Scrum Master suggest?
If a new Scrum Team does not have enough work for a full Sprint, what should the Scrum Master suggest?
What is one concern of lowering the meeting frequency to every two or three days?
What is one concern of lowering the meeting frequency to every two or three days?
True or False: Multiple Scrum Teams working on the same project must have the same Sprint start date.
True or False: Multiple Scrum Teams working on the same project must have the same Sprint start date.
True or False: A properly functioning Scrum Team will have at least one Release Sprint.
True or False: A properly functioning Scrum Team will have at least one Release Sprint.
Who is responsible for creating the definition of 'Done'?
Who is responsible for creating the definition of 'Done'?
Which option best describes an increment of working software?
Which option best describes an increment of working software?
The Product Owner determines how many Product Backlog items the Development Team selects for a Sprint. True or False?
The Product Owner determines how many Product Backlog items the Development Team selects for a Sprint. True or False?
During a Sprint Retrospective, what is the Product Owner responsible for?
During a Sprint Retrospective, what is the Product Owner responsible for?
Which of the following is a risk of not having regular Sprint reviews?
Which of the following is a risk of not having regular Sprint reviews?
Which option best captures the essence of the Product Backlog?
Which option best captures the essence of the Product Backlog?
What is the recommended frequency for changes in Development Team membership?
What is the recommended frequency for changes in Development Team membership?
Who has the primary role in estimating Product Backlog Items?
Who has the primary role in estimating Product Backlog Items?
Which output from Sprint Planning guides the Development Team's focus and objectives during the Sprint?
Which output from Sprint Planning guides the Development Team's focus and objectives during the Sprint?
What is the requirement for defining the Sprint Backlog during Sprint Planning?
What is the requirement for defining the Sprint Backlog during Sprint Planning?
When new Scrum Teams are created to build a single product, how should they coordinate their efforts?
When new Scrum Teams are created to build a single product, how should they coordinate their efforts?
Which statement accurately reflects the role of the Product Owner in relation to the Product Backlog?
Which statement accurately reflects the role of the Product Owner in relation to the Product Backlog?
What is a key benefit of having a defined Sprint Goal?
What is a key benefit of having a defined Sprint Goal?
Study Notes
Definition of "Done"
- A definition of "Done" defines what it takes for an Increment to be ready for release.
- It guides the Development Team in creating a forecast at the Sprint Planning.
- A definition of "Done" creates transparency over the work inspected at the Sprint Review.
Sprint Planning
- Sprint Planning covers what to do and who will do it.
Sprint Planning & Workload
- The Development Team can remove or change selected Product Backlog items if the workload is greater than they can handle.
- The Development Team should ensure that the Product Owner is aware, starts the Sprint, and monitors progress if the workload is greater than they can handle.
Increment of Working Software
- An increment of working software must be available at the end of every Sprint.
Estimating Work
- The Development Team makes estimates.
- The Product Backlog items must be estimated in story points.
Cross-Functional Teams
- A product should have one Product Backlog.
Sprint Retrospective
- The Scrum Team might discuss the following during a Sprint Retrospective:
- Methods of communication.
- The way the Scrum Team does Sprint Planning.
- Skills needed to improve the Development Team's ability to deliver.
- Its definition of “Done.”
Scrum Team Productivity
- The productivity of the original Scrum Team is likely to decrease if two Scrum Teams are added to the development of a product that previously had only one Scrum Team.
Development Team Composition
- The Scrum Master should ask the developers to divide themselves into teams when dividing a group of 100 people into multiple Development Teams.
Product Backlog Reordering
- The Product Owner should remind the Development Team that their primary concern is the flow of value reflected in the ordering of the Product Backlog.
Product Backlog
- The Product Backlog contains all foreseeable tasks and requirements from which the Scrum team can develop and maintain a complete project plan.
- The Product Backlog is allowed to grow and change as more is learned about the product and its customers.
Development Team Membership
- Development Team membership should change as needed, while taking into account a short term reduction in productivity.
Product Backlog Item Estimates
- The Development Team creates a Product Backlog Item's estimate after clarifying requirements with the Product Owner.
Sprint Planning Output
- The Sprint Goal provides the Development Team with a target and overarching direction for the Sprint.
Sprint Backlog Definition
- The Development Team must identify and estimate the entire Sprint Backlog by the end of the Sprint Planning meeting.
Scrum Teams Coordination
- The Development Team is responsible for coordinating their work with the other teams.
Sprint Review
- The Sprint Review should discuss Sprint results.
Scrum Team Startup Activities
- The Scrum Team should understand they need a definition of "Done" when starting up.
- The Product Owner should discuss the product, its vision, history, goals, and context, as well as answer Questions when starting up.
Daily Scrum
- The Daily Scrum should happen every day.
- Lowering the frequency to every two or three days could lead to:
- Opportunities to inspect and adapt the Sprint Backlog are lost.
- The Sprint plan may become inaccurate.
- Impediments are raised and resolved more slowly.
Scrum Team Sprint Dates
- Multiple Scrum Teams working on the same project do not have to have the same Sprint start date.
Release Sprints
- A properly functioning Scrum Team will not have at least one Release Sprint
Definition of "Done" Creation
- The Scrum Team creates the definition of "Done."
Increment of Working Software Description
- An increment of working software is additional features in a usable state that complement those delivered in previous iterations.
Product Backlog Item Selection
- The Development Team determines how many Product Backlog items it selects for a Sprint.
Product Owner Responsibility During Sprint Retrospective
- The Product Owner is responsible for participating as a Scrum Team member during a Sprint Retrospective.
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This quiz covers essential aspects of the Scrum framework, including the definition of 'Done', sprint planning processes, workload management, increments, and estimation techniques. Test your knowledge of Scrum principles and practices as they relate to the development team and product backlog management.
