Scrum Theory

Question 1

What are the 3 pillars of Scrum?

Answer 1

Transparency, Inspection and Adaption

Question 2

What are the 5 Scrum values?

Answer 2

Respect, Courage, Commitment, Focus, Openness

Respect: Scrum team members respect each other to be capable, independent people

Courage: Scrum members have the courage to do the right thing and work on tough problems

Commitment: People personally commit to achieving the goals of the Scrum team

Focus: Everyone focuses on the work of the sprint and the goals of the scrum team

Openness: The scrum team and its stakeholders agree to be open about all the work and the challenges with performing the work

Question 3

What roles are there in a Scrum team?

Answer 3

Product Owner, Scrum Master and Developer

Question 4

What is the definition of Scrum?

Answer 4

Scrum is a lightweight framework that helps people, teams and organisations generate value through adaptive solutions for complex problems.

Question 5

True or False:
Scrum is a methodology.

Answer 5

False, Scrum is a framework.

While both methodology and framework are essential for systematic and organized work, they serve different purposes. Methodology is about the procedural aspect, the detailed ‘how-to’, whereas the framework sets the overall approach and structure within which various methodologies can be applied.

Question 6

Scrum has 5 events. The Sprint is classified as an event, which contains the other four. Name the four other events.

Answer 6

Sprint Planning, Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective and Daily Scrum

Question 7

What does it mean for a Scrum Team to be self-managing?

Answer 7

The team decides who does what, when, and how.

Question 8

What does it mean for a Scrum Team to be cross-functional?

Answer 8

Members of a scrum team have all the skills necessary to create value each Sprint.

Question 9

Fill in the blank

Scrum is founded on _ and _ _.

Answer 9

Scrum is founded on empiricism and lean thinking.

Empiricism asserts that knowledge comes from experience and making decisions based on what is observed. Lean thinking reduces waste and focuses on the essentials. (From scrum guide)

Question 10

Name the 3 scrum artifacts.

Answer 10

Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog and Increment

Question 11

How detailed should the sprint backlog be?

Answer 11

It should contain enough detail that the team can inspect their progress during the daily scrum

Question 12

What commitment is connected to the Product Backlog?

Answer 12

Product Goal

Question 13

What commitment is connected to the Sprint Backlog?

Answer 13

Sprint Goal

Question 14

What commitment is connected to an Increment?

Answer 14

Definition of Done

Question 15

True or False

The Scrum Framework is mutable.

Answer 15

False, Scrum is an immutable framework

While implementing only parts of Scrum is possible, the result is not Scrum. Scrum exists only in its entirety and functions well as a container for other techniques, methodologies, and practices.

Question 16

True or False

If an increment doesn’t adhere to the DOD, it can still be presented at the sprint review, but it can’t be released.

Answer 16

False. An increment that doesn’t live up to the DOD should neither be presented at a sprint review or released

Question 17

True or False

Teams working on the same product, must have a shared DOD.

Answer 17

True

If there are multiple Scrum Teams working together on a product, they must mutually define and comply with the same Definition of Done.

Question 18

What purpose does Daily Scrum serve?

Answer 18

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

Question 19

When should PO or SM participate in Daily Scrum?

Answer 19

When they are actively working on an item from the Sprint Backlog

Question 20

What are the benefits of Daily Scrum?

(According to the Scrum Guide)

Answer 20

Daily Scrums improve communications, identify impediments, promote quick decision-making, and consequently eliminate the need for other meetings.

Question 21

What is the format of Daily Scrum?

(According to the Scrum Guide)

Answer 21

15 minutes, once every day of the sprint. Same time and place.

The Developers can select whatever structure and techniques they want, as long as their Daily Scrum focuses on progress toward the Sprint Goal and produces an actionable plan for the next day of work.

Question 22

When does the next sprint start?

Answer 22

Immediately after the conclusion of the previous Sprint.

Question 23

True or False

During a sprint, no changes are made that would endanger the sprint goal.

Answer 23

True

Question 24

True or False

Each Sprint can be thought of as a short project.

Answer 24

True

Question 25

What can happen if a sprint is too long?

Answer 25

The Sprint Goal may become invalid, complexity may rise, and risk may increase

Question 26

Why would you choose a shorter timeframe for a sprint

Answer 26

Shorter Sprints can be employed to generate more learning cycles and limit risk of cost and effort to a smaller time frame.

Question 27

Can a sprint be cancelled?

Answer 27

Yes, in the event that a sprint goal becomes obsolete. The decision to cancel a sprint is up to the PO.

Question 28

Who participates in the Sprint Planning?

Answer 28

The entire scrum team. The team can additionally invites non-team members to participate to provide advice if needed.

Question 29

The sprint backlog is composed of three things. What are they?

Answer 29

A sprint goal, chosen product backlog items and a plan for how to deliver them.

Question 30

How are PBI's selected for a sprint?

Answer 30

Through discussion with the Product Owner, the Developers select items from the Product Backlog to include in the current Sprint.

Question 31

Who is accountable for creating a valuable, useful increment every sprint?

Answer 31

The Scrum Team

Question 32

Who is accountable for the effectiveness of the Scrum Team?

Answer 32

Scrum Master

Question 33

What is a Product Owner accountable for?

Answer 33

Effective Backlog Management: 1. Developing and communicating the product goal. 2. Creating and clearly communication PBIs 3. Ensuring the product backlog is visible and understood. ## Footnote A product owner may delegate part of the responsibilities, but remains accountable

Question 34

In what ways can a Scrum Master help the Scrum team?

Answer 34

Coaching the team members in self-management and cross-functionality; Helping the Scrum Team focus on creating high-value Increments that meet the Definition of Done; Causing the removal of impediments to the Scrum Team’s progress; Ensuring that all Scrum events take place and are positive, productive, and kept within the timebox.

Question 35

In what ways can a Scrum Master help the Product Owner?

Answer 35

Helping find techniques for effective Product Goal definition and Product Backlog management; Helping the Scrum Team understand the need for clear and concise Product Backlog items; Helping establish empirical product planning for a complex environment; and, Facilitating stakeholder collaboration as requested or needed.

Question 36

In what ways can a Scrum Master help the Organization?

Answer 36

Leading, training, and coaching the organization in its Scrum adoption; Planning and advising Scrum implementations within the organization; Helping employees and stakeholders understand and enact an empirical approach for complex work; and, Removing barriers between stakeholders and Scrum Teams.

Question 38

What are the 3 topics to be covered during the sprint planning?

Answer 38

1. Why is this sprint valuable? 2. What can be done this sprint? 3. How will the chosen work get done?