Scrum Artifacts Flashcards

1
Q

Emergent, ordered list of what is needed to
improve the product

A

Product Backlog

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2
Q

Single source of work undertaken by the Scrum
Team.

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Product Backlog

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3
Q

PO’s decisions are visible in the content and
ordering of the “…”

A

Product Backlog

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4
Q

While the Product Owner may delegate work,
ultimately, Product Owner remains accountable

A

Product Backlog

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5
Q

Attributes of PBI often vary with the domain of
work

A

Product Backlog

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6
Q

Multiple Scrum Teams working on the same
product should share the same Product Goal,
Product Backlog, and Product Owner

A

Product Backlog

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7
Q

Product Backlog items (PBIs) that can be Done
by the Scrum Team within one Sprint are
deemed ready for selection in a Sprint
Planning

A

Product Backlog

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8
Q

If a product exists, this (artifact) also exists, so
is never complete & is a living artifact

A

Product Backlog

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9
Q

PBIs can be updated at any time by the PO or
at the PO’s discretion (even outside of PBR)

A

Product Backlog

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10
Q

May be adapted (if appropriate) anytime, and
Sprint Review presents a “formal” opportunity
to adapt it

A

Product Backlog

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11
Q

Writing PBIs as User Stories (not part of
Scrum) is a common technique adopted by
teams new to Scrum. It is not the only way to
write a PBI. Mature teams use the most
appropriate and effective ways to create PBIs
(and this varies from domain to domain)

A

Product Backlog

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12
Q

Describes a future state of the product which
can serve as a target for the Scrum Team to
plan against.

A

Product Goal

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13
Q

Is in the Product Backlog

A

Product Goal

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14
Q

Is the long-term objective for the Scrum Team

A

Product Goal

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15
Q

Scrum Team must fulfill (or abandon) one
objective before taking on the next

A

Product Goal

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16
Q

Is the act of breaking down and further defining Product
Backlog Items into smaller more precise PBIs

A

product backlog refinement

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17
Q

Is an ongoing activity to add details, such as a
description, order, and size

A

product backlog refinement

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18
Q

includes developing and
explicitly communicating the Product Goal

A

product backlog refinement

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19
Q

includes creating and
clearly communicating Product Backlog items

A

product backlog refinement

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20
Q

includes ordering Product Backlog items

A

product backlog refinement

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21
Q

Ensures that the Product Backlog is transparent, visible
and understood

A

product backlog refinement

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22
Q

ensures that one PBI can reasonably be completed
within the Sprint time-box

A

product backlog refinement

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23
Q

Happens in the (current) Sprint to get PBIs ready for
(future) Sprints

A

product backlog refinement

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24
Q

PBIs deemed ready for selection in the (future) Sprint
Planning event acquire this degree of transparency after
refining activities

A

product backlog refinement

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25
Q

The Developers who will be doing the work are
responsible for the sizing of PBIs

A

product backlog refinement

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26
Q

General (old Scrum Guide) recommendation – not a rule
– usually consumes 10% of the time, may consume more
or less time depending on the domain of the product

A

product backlog refinement

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27
Q

The last opportunity to refine PBIs before they are taken
up in the current sprint is Sprint Planning Topic Two -
What can be Done this Sprint?

A

product backlog refinement

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28
Q

Sprint Planning will be long and boring if this is not done
diligently

A

product backlog refinement

29
Q

During Sprint Planning, the Scrum Team might not have
clarity on the most valuable PBIs if this is not done
diligently

A

product backlog refinement

30
Q

If this is not done diligently, PBIs may be too big to be
completed within the Sprint and may not deliver value

A

product backlog refinement

31
Q

This optimizes the value of the work the Scrum Team
performs in the next sprint

A

product backlog refinement

32
Q

PO may delegate all PBR activities (like writing PBIs,
ordering PBIs, etc.) to others, however the PO remains
accountable

A

product backlog refinement

33
Q

Is composed of the Sprint Goal (why), the
set of Product Backlog items selected for
the Sprint (what), as well as an actionable

A
34
Q

Is composed of the Sprint Goal (why), the
set of Product Backlog items selected for
the Sprint (what), as well as an actionable
plan for delivering the Increment (how)

A

sprint backlog

35
Q

The plan (in Sprint Backlog) by and for the
Developers

A

sprint backlog

36
Q

a highly visible, real-time
picture of the work that the Developers plan
to accomplish during the Sprint in order to
achieve the Sprint Goal

A

sprint backlog

37
Q

created initially in during Sprint Planning

A

sprint backlog

38
Q

updated throughout the Sprint as more is
learned (about what work needs to be done
to achieve the Sprint Goal)

A

sprint backlog

39
Q

The most impactful improvements (from
retrospective) may be added to the “…” for the next Sprint

A

sprint backlog

40
Q

During the Sprint, scope of work may be
clarified and re-negotiated between the PO
& Developers may be reflected here

A

sprint backlog

41
Q

Is the single objective for the Sprint

A

sprint goal

42
Q

Provides flexibility (to Developers) in terms
of the exact work needed to achieve it

A

sprint goal

43
Q

creates coherence and focus, encouraging
the Scrum Team to work together rather
than on separate initiatives

A

sprint goal

44
Q

Created during Sprint Planning and must be
finalized prior to the end of Sprint Planning

A

sprint goal

45
Q

Does not change during the Sprint

A

sprint goal

46
Q

As the Developers work during the Sprint,
they keep this in mind

A

sprint goal

47
Q

The purpose of the Daily Scrum is to inspect
progress towards this and adapt
the Sprint Backlog as necessary, adjusting
the upcoming planned work

A

sprint goal

48
Q

A Sprint could be cancelled (by the Product
Owner) if this becomes obsolete

A

sprint goal

49
Q

The moment a Product Backlog item meets the Definition of Done, a “…” is born

A

Increment

50
Q

Is a concrete stepping stone toward the Product Goal

A

Increment

51
Q

Each “…” is additive to all prior “…” and thoroughly verified, ensuring that all “…” work together

A

Increment

52
Q

In order to provide value, the “…” must be usable

A

Increment

53
Q

Multiple “…” may be created within a Sprint

A

Increment

54
Q

this may be delivered to stakeholders prior to the end of the Sprint

A

Increment

55
Q

(The sum of the) “…” created during the Sprint is presented at the Sprint Review thus supporting empiricism

A

Increment

56
Q

The entire Scrum Team is accountable for creating a valuable, useful “…“every Sprint

A

Increment

57
Q

Work cannot be considered part of an “…” unless it meets the Definition of Done

A

Increment

58
Q

If a Product Backlog item does not meet the Definition of Done, it cannot be released or even presented at the Sprint Review

A

Increment

59
Q

Product Owner’s decisions are visible through the inspectable “…” presented at the Sprint Review

A

Increment

60
Q

The Scrum Master serves the Scrum Team in several ways, including helping the Scrum Team focus on creating high-value “…” that meet the Definition of Done

A

Increment

61
Q

formal description of the state of the Increment when it meets the quality measures required for the product

A

DoD

62
Q

During the Sprint, “…” ensures that quality (of the increment) does not decrease

A

DoD

63
Q

Creates transparency by providing everyone a shared understanding of what work was completed as part of the Increment

A

DoD

64
Q

If “…” for an increment is part of the standards of the organization, all Scrum Teams must follow it as a minimum.

A

DoD

65
Q

If it is not an organizational standard, the Scrum Team must create a “…” appropriate for the product

A

DoD

66
Q

The Developers are required to conform to the “…”

A

DoD

67
Q

If there are multiple Scrum Teams working together on a product, they must mutually define and comply with the same “…”

A

DoD

68
Q

During Sprint Planning (Topic Three: How will the chosen work get done) the Developers plan the work necessary to create an Increment that meets the “…”

A

DoD

69
Q

During Sprint retrospective, the “…” is inspected by the Scrum Team and adapted (improved) if necessary

A

DoD