Scrum - True or False Flashcards

1
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The primary purpose of the Sprint Retrospective is to identify process improvements.

A

True

The Scrum Master is responsible for the Process implementation, Enforcing and Coaching

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The Sprint Review is the meeting in which the Product Owner accepts or rejects the completed Sprint PBIs.

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False

The Scrum Team demos what was accomplished in this sprint. Anyone can be invited to the demo.

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The Daily Scrum is a time for detailed problem-solving.

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False
Daily Scrum or Daily Stand up is not for detailed problem-solving. It’s a quick daily meeting where team members answer three questions.

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4
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The ideal size for the Development Team is 5 to 9 people.

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True
This is the right side of the scrum team. Neither to bug nor too small. the right size of communication channels between the team members. N * (N-1)/2

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5
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The primary purpose of the Sprint Retrospective is to identify process improvements.

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True
The team gets together after every sprint to review what went well, what did not go so well, and what can we do to improve areas that did not go so well.

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6
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The Development Team chooses which PBIs in the Product Backlog will go in the Sprint Backlog.

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True
The Product owner put the backlog items in the right order but the Team picks from the top to make commitments for the sprint.

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7
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The Sprint is extended when the work takes longer than expected.

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False
The Sprint (or Iteration) is a time-bound event. IT ends at its designated time regardless of if the work committed is completed or not.
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The primary responsibility of the Scrum Master is to observe, guide, and coach the Scrum Team to continuously improve at delivering a valuable product.

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True
Scrum Master is responsible for providing help with the process and helps the team with removing impediments/blocks so they can get their committed work completed.

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9
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PBI priorities are decided by the Product Owner.

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True

The Product Owner is responsible for the backlog and priority in which the work should be performed.

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Stakeholders are encouraged to request changes directly to the Development Team to save time for the Product Owner.

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False
The stakeholders should be working with the Product Owner to provide feedback on any required changes. the Product Owner can update the backlog and then work with the team to have those changes implemented.

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11
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Periodic testing Sprints are the preferred mechanism for ensuring high quality.

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False

Development, Testing, and everything required to be done to complete work are done in the same sprint.

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12
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All PBIs are written by the Product Owner.

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False

PBIs or User Stories can be written by anyone in the team.

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13
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The Development Team needs full details of each PBI in order to estimate the size or complexity of the item.

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False
The development team needs just enough details to start the work and then ask questions and clarifications as they go. They also get feedback from Product Oner by demoing the product as they build it.

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14
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The Development Team can change their process to improve efficiency.

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True
The team can discuss and decide to change the process if it helps with the improvement of efficiency. The Scrum Master can also guide them with the process but ultimately it’s the team’s decision.

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15
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Estimates are made for the Development Team by Technical Leads, Managers or Architects.

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False

The development team size/estimate work.

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16
Q

An unfinished PBI is automatically carried over to the next Sprint

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False
The unfinished work goes back to the backlog and if the product owner still believes it’s a top priority then the team will commit it for the next sprint.

17
Q

Only one Sprint is planned at a time.

A

True

The team plans one sprint at a time.

18
Q

The ScrumMaster manages the Development Team.

A

False
The role of SM is to facilitate the team with process implementation, coach them on the Agile/Scrum process and remove any blocks or impedeiments.

19
Q

A detailed Product Requirements Document will improve the Scrum Team’s ability to respond to customer needs.

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False
The Scrum team can start with limited information available at that time and then discuss and get more details as they need. They also collect

20
Q

The Scrum Master is a member of the Scrum Team.

A

True

The Scrum Team consists of SM, PO, and the Development team.

21
Q

The main purpose of the Sprint Review is to get Product feedback from the Stakeholders.

A

True
The team delivers a demo to shows what they accomplished in this sprint. The product owner provides feedback on if they are going in the right direction.

22
Q

When Product delivery is constrained by a deadline, the primary control variable is scope.

A

True

If the scope changes or is variable it will directly impact the deadline.

23
Q

The ScrumMaster can make priority decisions on behalf of the Product Owner.

A

False

Only the Product Owner is responsible for the prioritization of work.

24
Q

The Scrum Team can request an Abnormal Termination if the Sprint Plan is significantly invalidated or interrupted by external factors.

A

True

If the circumstances have changed significantly then the team can request abnormally or early termination of a sprint.

25
Q

Management can replace one PBI in the Sprint Backlog with another during the Sprint

A

False
Once a sprint has started and sprint goals and commitments have been set. The management cannot add or remove the sprint backlog.

26
Q

The ScrumMaster assigns tasks to Team members.

A

False

The team picks the work for themselves from the product backlog prioritized by the PO.

27
Q

For the most efficient flow, the Development Team should route all Product Owner questions through the ScrumMaster.

A

False

The development team should communicate directly with the PO. SM does not need to be the middle person.

28
Q

The ScrumMaster is responsible for protecting the Development Team from both internal and external distractions.

A

True
The SM is responsible to block any internal and external distractions so they can focus on completing the sprint commitments.

29
Q

The Scrum Team can adjust the Sprint Backlog during the Sprint by adding or removing PBIs to fill the available time as long as a sustainable pace is maintained.

A

True

Its up to the team to manage their sprint backlog based on their available capacity.

30
Q

A ScrumMaster who works with more than one Development Team will be a bottleneck.

A

True
The development team needs full attention from the SM for process coaching, removing blocks, and blocking any distractions.