Scrum Master Flashcards

1
Q

What are the scrum artifacts

A

Product backlog, sprint backlog and increments

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2
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What is the definition of a scrum artifact

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Info a scrum team and stakeholders use to detail the product being developed, actions to product it and the actions performed during the project

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3
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What is the sprint goal

A

Communicates why the sprint is valuable to stakeholders

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4
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When should the sprint goal be finalized

A

Prior to the ending of sprint planning

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5
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What delivers more value to its users and stakeholders

A

Scrum framework

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6
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Who presents the features completed during a sprint

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The scrum team is self managing and will decide on its own

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7
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When can a scrum team release an increment

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Anytime as long as this work adheres to the definition of done

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8
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Does the product backlog dictate how the developers complete there work??

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What and why NOT how the developers should complete there work

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9
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When can the definition of done be updated

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It will be adapted throughout the development effort to ensure huge net quality for the product. Inspects the dod during the sprint retro. Cannot be done during the sprint.

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10
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What role does the stakeholders have for the def of done

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Stakeholders have no formal role in defining the definition of done

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11
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5 scrum values

A

FROCC focus, respect, openness, commitment and courage

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12
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Are incomplete product backlog items releasable and valuable

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No, if the work is not released no value is generated

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13
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5 scrum events

A

Sprint planning, daily scrum, sprint review, sprint retrospective, The sprint

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14
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Def of sprint review

A

Formal event where the work is inspected by P.D. owner and stakeholders.

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15
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What is the purpose of sprint planning

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It initiates the sprint by laying out the work to be performed

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16
Q

Why would the scrum team invite other people to the sprint planning mtg

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To provide advice

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17
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What 3 topics does sprint planning address

A
  1. Why is this sprint valuable
  2. What can be done on this sprint
  3. How will the chosen work get done
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18
Q

When must the sprint goal be finalized

A

Prior to the end of sprint planning

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19
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How does work get chosen to be done

A

For each backlog item, the developers plan the work to create an increment that meets the definition of done

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20
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First reason of sprint planning and the synonym

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Why is this sprint valuable = sprint goal

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21
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3rd topic of sprint planning definition - how will the work be done - how?

A

Breakdown the backlog item into smaller items into 1 day or less

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22
Q

What is scrum

A

A lightweight framework that helps ppl generate value through adaptive solutions for complex problems

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23
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What does empiricism assert

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That knowledge comes from experience and making decisions based on what is observed

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24
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What is lean thinking

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The concept of reducing waste and focusing on the essentials

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25
Q

3 scrum pillars

A

TIA transparency inspection adaptation

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26
Q

What does the scrum event implement

A

The empirical scrum pillars

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27
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What are important decisions based on

A

The perceived state of of its three formal artifacts and therefore must be transparent

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28
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What does transparency enable

A

Inspection

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29
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Why should scrum artifacts and the progress towards goals be inspected

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To detect potentially undesirable variances or problems

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30
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What helps with inspection

A

Cadence of the 5 scrum events

31
Q

What does inspection enable

A

Adaptation

32
Q

Inspection without adaptation

A

Is considered pointless. Scrum events are designed to provoke change

33
Q

Why is adaptation important

A

So as soon as the process or product deviates from acceptable limits the team can make necessary changes

34
Q

When should a scrum team adapt

A

As soon as the team learns anything new through adaptation

35
Q

What should reenforce scrum values

A

Decisions that are made, steps taken and the way scrum is used

36
Q

What are developers accountable for

A

Creating a plan for the sprint; sprint backlog 2. Instilling quality by adhering to the def of done 3. Adapting plan each day towards the sprint goal 4. Holding each other accountable

37
Q

What is the product owner accountable for

A

Maximizing the value of the product resulting from the work of the scrum team

38
Q

What about the product backlog is the product owner accountable for

A

Developing and explicitly communicating the product goal 2. Creating and clearly comm product backlog items 3. Ordering product backlog items 4. Ensuring the product backlog is transparent, visible and understood

39
Q

What is the scrum master accountable for

A

Establishing scrum as defined in the scrum guide. They do this by helping everyone understand scrum theory and practice, within the scrum team and org

40
Q

Who is responsible for defining the product goal

A

PDM

41
Q

What are the three c’s of a user story

A

Card, conversation, confirmation

42
Q

Card in user story

A

Be brief, As a (user) I want (some objective) so that I get some outcome

43
Q

Another way to think about user stories

A

Who, what and why - identifying the why brings value to the user story.

44
Q

Confirmation

A

User acceptance criteria - a way to test if the story has been completed

45
Q

What is the act adding detail, order and size to the items in the Bro duct backlog

A

The product backlog refinement

46
Q

Each artifact contains a commitment, what is it for the product backlog

A

The product goal

47
Q

During the sprint planning meeting what does the product owner explain

A

What needs to be done next to inc the value of the product

48
Q

What is included in the sprint backlog

A

Backlog items, plan to deliver increment and realize the sprint goal

49
Q

What does the sprint goal provide

A

Guidance and flexibility and explains why the sprint is valuable

50
Q

What is the sprint scope

A

The work needed to reach the sprint goal. It is the extent of the work. It is flexible but the goal must remain the same. The scope represents the functionality that will be developed during the sprint. The scope of backlog is the amount of work selected by the developers

51
Q

When can scope renogotiation with the product owner happen

A

Anytime

52
Q

How does compromise work in the sprint scope

A

Compromise on features not quality

53
Q

What is an output of the sprint planning meeting

A

The sprint GOAL not the product goal

54
Q

When MUST the definition of done be addressed

A

During spring planning

55
Q

Def of done tends to

A

Be more technical, about code quality, security best practices, how many code reviews are needed

56
Q

Acceptance criteria try’s to describe

A

When an item is complete, mostly from a functional perspective

57
Q

Acceptance criteria is specific

A

To a specific item

58
Q

What is the commitment for the increment

A

Definition of done

59
Q

When is the best time to modify the definition of done

A

During the sprint retrospective, worse time is during the sprint

60
Q

What is included in the product backlog

A

Product goal and PBI

61
Q

What is the product goal

A

The commitment for the product t backlog items

62
Q

What is the sprint goal

A

Commitment for the sprint backlog items and the devs must do everything to get it

63
Q

How are events designed

A

To enable transparency and inspection

64
Q

Where is the work to be performed planned

A

Sprint planning

65
Q

What is being reviewed during the sprint review

A

The increment

66
Q

Def of timebox

A

Maximum duration of a meeting

67
Q

Should any changes be made during the sprint that endanger the sprint goal?

A

No

68
Q

Timebox of scrum events

A

Sprint planning 8 hrs, stand up 15 mins, review 4 hours, sprint 1 per mint

69
Q

Scrum master role during review

A

Facilitate meeting, understands purpose and keep in timebox

70
Q

Why is the increment demonstrated at sprint review

A

To obtain feedback and encourage collaboration on what should be done next

71
Q

During sprint retrospective the scrum team inspects how the last sprint with with regards to

A

Individuals, interactions, processes, tools and their definition of done

72
Q

Can the def of done guide the developers during sprint planning

A

Selecting how much can be completed within a Sprint may be challenging. However, the more the Developers know about their past performance, their upcoming capacity, and their Definition of Done, the more confident they will be in their Sprint forecasts”.h

73
Q

What is a sprint outcome

A

Another name for increment