21 Questions
What is a key condition to strive for in a scenario with six new Scrum Teams building one product?
There should be only one Product Owner.
When a new Product Owner joins a team after nine Sprints, which activity is part of their role?
Ensuring that the most valuable functionality is produced first, at all times.
As a Scrum Master, what should you do if there aren't enough technical writers for all Development Teams?
Train one member from each Development Team to handle user documentation.
What is the responsibility of the Development Team regarding user documentation?
Development Team members must create the user documentation.
In what manner will work orders be processed for technical writers working on-demand?
On a last in, first out basis.
What approach is suggested by the text to handle user documentation if there are no technical writers available?
Let Development Team members write the user documentation.
What is a key concern for Scrum Masters when developers require full-time commitment from an external specialist?
Developing integrated software increments.
What does the text suggest about waiting for a technical writer to join the Development Team?
It can lead to delays in completing necessary documentation tasks.
Why is it important for the Development Teams to take responsibility for creating user documentation?
To ensure that user documentation reflects accurate technical details.
Who is responsible for ordering the Product Backlog?
The Product Owner
What is the primary criterion used by the Product Owner to order items in the Product Backlog?
Value
What happens if the Development Team cannot complete its work by the end of the Sprint?
The Sprint length holds and the Development Team continuously learns what is actually possible to do within a Sprint of this length.
Which of the following is NOT a topic that should be discussed in the Sprint Review?
Planning for the next Sprint.
What should the Scrum Master do if a member of the Development Team expresses concerns about data security issues?
Create a Product Backlog item for security.
What does the Development Team continuously learn if they cannot complete their work by the end of the Sprint?
The actual capacity of the team for future Sprints.
What should be done regarding an issue that arises?
Ask the person to share the issue with the team immediately.
What does it mean for a Development Team to be cross-functional?
The Development Team includes cross-skilled individuals who are able to contribute to do what is necessary to deliver an increment of software.
What is the purpose of a Sprint burndown chart?
To provide an estimate of the total work remaining for the Sprint.
What is the best way to estimate the total work remaining for a Sprint?
By using a Sprint burndown chart.
What is the role of a cross-skilled individual in a Development Team?
To contribute to the work necessary to deliver an increment of software.
What is the recommended composition of a Development Team?
A team of individuals with various skill sets.
Study Notes
Scrum Framework
- In a scenario where multiple Scrum Teams are working on the same product, there should be only one Product Owner and one Product Backlog.
Product Owner Role
- The Product Owner is responsible for ensuring that the most valuable functionality is produced first, at all times.
- The Product Owner must interact with stakeholders.
Scrum Team Responsibilities
- The Development Team is responsible for creating user documentation, even if there aren't enough technical writers.
Scrum Master Concerns
- When external dependencies (e.g., technical specialists) are involved, the Scrum Master should consider the benefit of Development Teams figuring out a solution for themselves.
- The Scrum Master should also consider the ability of the Development Teams to produce integrated Increments.
Product Backlog Ordering
- The Product Backlog is ordered by the Product Owner with the most valuable items placed at the top.
Sprint Completion
- If the Development Team cannot complete its work by the end of the Sprint, the Sprint length holds and the Development Team continuously learns what is actually possible to do within a Sprint of this length.
Sprint Review
- The Sprint Review should discuss Sprint results.
Scrum Master Actions
- When a Development Team member raises concerns about data security issues, the Scrum Master should ask the person to share the issue with the team as soon as possible.
Cross-Functional Development Team
- A cross-functional Development Team includes cross-skilled individuals who are able to contribute to do what is necessary to deliver an increment of software.
Sprint Burndown Charts
- Sprint burndown charts show an estimate of the total work remaining for the Sprint.
Test your knowledge of being a Scrum Master in a new company scenario where you are assigned to manage six new Scrum Teams building one product. Choose two conditions you should strive for in this setup.
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