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The Sprint Backlog belongs solely to the?
The Sprint Backlog belongs solely to the?
- Product Owner
- Scrum Master
- Scrum Team
- Development Team (correct)
What emerges from self-organizing teams?
What emerges from self-organizing teams?
- The best architecture, user stories and requirements
- The best architecture, requirements and designs (correct)
- The best process flows, user stories and requirements
- The best designs, user stories and Sprint backlog
What is the one prerogative of a Scrum Master?
What is the one prerogative of a Scrum Master?
- Provide estimates
- Encourage the team to experiment with new ideas (correct)
- Set the budget
- Decide when to release the product
How should scrum teams plan work to be performed within sprints?
How should scrum teams plan work to be performed within sprints?
Which of the following are roles in the scrum framework?
Which of the following are roles in the scrum framework?
Large development teams generate too much complexity for?
Large development teams generate too much complexity for?
When the goal, scope and product domain is not understood by the Scrum Team, the Scrum Master should:
When the goal, scope and product domain is not understood by the Scrum Team, the Scrum Master should:
Which of the scrum values is the most demonstrated when a Team completes a task before moving to the next one?
Which of the scrum values is the most demonstrated when a Team completes a task before moving to the next one?
What is the purpose of the Sprint Retrospective?
What is the purpose of the Sprint Retrospective?
Which of the following is an activity of Product Backlog management?
Which of the following is an activity of Product Backlog management?
Who should the Scrum Master work with to determine if artifacts are completely transparent?
Who should the Scrum Master work with to determine if artifacts are completely transparent?
Which of the service a Scrum Master provides to the Product Owner?
Which of the service a Scrum Master provides to the Product Owner?
A process framework used to manage complex products in complex environment is known as:
A process framework used to manage complex products in complex environment is known as:
Development Team members asking for help or admitting not knowing something best demonstrate which Scrum Value?
Development Team members asking for help or admitting not knowing something best demonstrate which Scrum Value?
How often are Sprint Reviews conducted or held?
How often are Sprint Reviews conducted or held?
Who can order the items in the Product Backlog?
Who can order the items in the Product Backlog?
What is one service a Scrum Master provides to the Development Team?
What is one service a Scrum Master provides to the Development Team?
Which scrum artifacts provide transparency and opportunities for inspection and adaptation?
Which scrum artifacts provide transparency and opportunities for inspection and adaptation?
What leadership style does the Scrum Master use for the Scrum team?
What leadership style does the Scrum Master use for the Scrum team?
In which event are impediments to the sprint goal shared?
In which event are impediments to the sprint goal shared?
Who can execute the work of the Sprint backlog?
Who can execute the work of the Sprint backlog?
Which of the following is a Scrum artifact?
Which of the following is a Scrum artifact?
Whose responsibility is it to lead and coach the organization in its Scrum adaptation?
Whose responsibility is it to lead and coach the organization in its Scrum adaptation?
The Development Team considers Sprint Retrospective isn't necessary. What should a Scrum Master do?
The Development Team considers Sprint Retrospective isn't necessary. What should a Scrum Master do?
A team with all the skills necessary to deliver a potentially releasable product is______?
A team with all the skills necessary to deliver a potentially releasable product is______?
A developer identified a major technical issue during the Daily Scrum. What should the team do?
A developer identified a major technical issue during the Daily Scrum. What should the team do?
When a Scrum Master encounters resistance from outside of the Development Team, what should the Scrum Master do?
When a Scrum Master encounters resistance from outside of the Development Team, what should the Scrum Master do?
Product backlog refinement should consume no more than what percent of the Development Team capacity?
Product backlog refinement should consume no more than what percent of the Development Team capacity?
A team member has an issue with no hardware to test the software. The Scrum Master contacted the hardware manager to help resolve this issue. What characteristic is the Scrum Master exhibiting?
A team member has an issue with no hardware to test the software. The Scrum Master contacted the hardware manager to help resolve this issue. What characteristic is the Scrum Master exhibiting?
What is the recommended range for Development Team size?
What is the recommended range for Development Team size?
What is the main role of the Product Owner?
What is the main role of the Product Owner?
During the Sprint, what Scrum Value must the team demonstrate to achieve the goal?
During the Sprint, what Scrum Value must the team demonstrate to achieve the goal?
Which agile principle is being practiced if a team chooses to focus on the highest priority product backlog items?
Which agile principle is being practiced if a team chooses to focus on the highest priority product backlog items?
Which role is responsible for ensuring Scrum is understood and enacted?
Which role is responsible for ensuring Scrum is understood and enacted?
Which of the following is a required attribute of a product backlog item (PBI)?
Which of the following is a required attribute of a product backlog item (PBI)?
How does the Scrum Master help ensure the Development Team is working effectively?
How does the Scrum Master help ensure the Development Team is working effectively?
Which activity seeks to build consensus in a group setting?
Which activity seeks to build consensus in a group setting?
What is required when a Scrum Team says a Product Backlog item is 'Done'?
What is required when a Scrum Team says a Product Backlog item is 'Done'?
Software built and delivered in pieces is known as
Software built and delivered in pieces is known as
When is the Sprint Retrospective meeting held?
When is the Sprint Retrospective meeting held?
Daily Scrum is used to?
Daily Scrum is used to?
Which one is true for Sprint Planning?
Which one is true for Sprint Planning?
A member of a Scrum team does not participate in the Scrum Planning and considers it a waste of time. What should the Scrum Master do first?
A member of a Scrum team does not participate in the Scrum Planning and considers it a waste of time. What should the Scrum Master do first?
Who makes the final decision on prioritizing the Product Backlog?
Who makes the final decision on prioritizing the Product Backlog?
What is the most important characteristic of a 'Done' increment?
What is the most important characteristic of a 'Done' increment?
Which of the following statement is true regarding the increment?
Which of the following statement is true regarding the increment?
Who collaborates and understands the work of the Sprint?
Who collaborates and understands the work of the Sprint?
What should the Scrum Master do if the Development Team complains that Daily Scrum is just a 'Status Update Meeting'?
What should the Scrum Master do if the Development Team complains that Daily Scrum is just a 'Status Update Meeting'?
When Scrum Team members meet and collaborate with each other to find the best way to build and deliver the software to the customer, which of the following Agile Values is being practiced?
When Scrum Team members meet and collaborate with each other to find the best way to build and deliver the software to the customer, which of the following Agile Values is being practiced?
What is the activity of a Product Owner?
What is the activity of a Product Owner?
Flashcards
Sprint Backlog
Sprint Backlog
A list of tasks the Development Team is committed to completing in a sprint.
Self-organizing teams
Self-organizing teams
Teams that decide how to accomplish work without being directed.
Scrum Master's role
Scrum Master's role
Encourages experimentation and learning within the team.
Per-sprint planning
Per-sprint planning
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Product Backlog management
Product Backlog management
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Product Owner
Product Owner
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Development Team
Development Team
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Sprint Retrospective
Sprint Retrospective
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Daily Scrums
Daily Scrums
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Scrum value of Focus
Scrum value of Focus
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Transparency in Scrum
Transparency in Scrum
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Product Backlog refinement
Product Backlog refinement
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Servant Leadership
Servant Leadership
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Group consensus
Group consensus
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Agile principle of simplicity
Agile principle of simplicity
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Collaboration in Scrum
Collaboration in Scrum
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Increment definition
Increment definition
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Condition of a 'Done' Increment
Condition of a 'Done' Increment
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Scrum events
Scrum events
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Effective communication
Effective communication
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Inspect and adapt
Inspect and adapt
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Coaching in Scrum
Coaching in Scrum
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Team dynamics
Team dynamics
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Impediments
Impediments
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High-value backlog items
High-value backlog items
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Team engagement
Team engagement
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Definition of Done
Definition of Done
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Accountability in Scrum
Accountability in Scrum
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Focus on tasks
Focus on tasks
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Study Notes
Scrum Fundamentals
- The Sprint Backlog is owned solely by the Development Team, facilitating focus and accountability.
- Self-organizing teams best produce quality architecture, requirements, and designs.
- The fundamental role of the Scrum Master is to encourage experimentation and learning within the team.
Sprint Planning and Management
- Scrum teams should plan work on a per-sprint basis, adjusting the Sprint Backlog based on learnings from previous sprints.
- Product Backlog management requires clearly defined backlog items for thorough understanding and prioritization.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Key roles in Scrum include the Product Owner, who is responsible for managing the Product Backlog and prioritizing items.
- The Scrum Master leads and coaches the organization in effectively adopting Scrum practices and frameworks.
- The Development Team is cross-functional, possessing all necessary skills to deliver a potentially releasable product.
Scrum Events and Values
- The Sprint Retrospective serves to inspect previous sprint performance concerning people, processes, and tools.
- Daily Scrums focus on inspecting and adapting work rather than assigning tasks.
- The Scrum value of Focus is exemplified when teams complete tasks before starting new ones.
Transparency and Adaptation
- Sprint and Product Backlogs, along with the Increment, are vital artifacts that promote transparency and facilitate inspection and adaptation.
- Product Backlog refinement should consume no more than 10% of the Development Team's capacity to maintain efficiency.
Leadership and Support
- The Scrum Master embodies Servant Leadership, removing impediments for the Development Team and ensuring their environment supports effective work.
- Facilitating group consensus and coaching the team in self-organization are crucial responsibilities of the Scrum Master.
Agile Principles in Practice
- Prioritizing high-value backlog items embodies the agile principle of simplicity, focusing on maximizing the work not done.
- Effective collaboration and daily engagement among the Scrum Team emphasize individuals and interactions over processes and tools.
Product Owner's Role
- The Product Owner's main responsibility is to maximize the value of the Development Team's work by clearly expressing and prioritizing backlog items.
- The Product Owner ultimately holds the decision-making power regarding the ordering of Product Backlog items.
Characteristics of a "Done" Increment
- A "Done" increment must be usable, meeting the shared understanding of the definition of done by the Scrum Team.
- An increment must be in a usable condition and fulfill the definition set by the Scrum Team to be considered complete.
Collaboration and Team Dynamics
- The Scrum Team collaborates to determine work solutions, ensuring effective communication and teamwork.
- When team members express concerns about process efficiency, the Scrum Master should engage with them individually to address their issues constructively.
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