Insights from ‘Scrum: The Art of Doing Twice the Work in Half the Time’ by Jeff Sutherland Flashcards
What is the main idea behind Scrum as described by Jeff Sutherland?
Regularly check project progress, assess if it’s meeting expectations, and seek ways to improve efficiency.
Fill in the blank: All major projects require cycles of execution and improvement called ______.
Scrum Sprints
True or False: Scrum Sprints are typically conducted on a monthly basis.
False, they are typically conducted bi-weekly.
What are the seven steps in a Scrum Sprint?
LIST, ESTIMATE, POPULATE, CHART, ASK, DEMONSTRATE, REFLECT
What is the purpose of creating or updating a Backlog List in Scrum?
To list all desirable project outcomes and ensure each item is testable and prioritized.
In the Backlog List, how should outcomes be formatted?
As User Experience Stories: Who (X) + What (Y) + Why (Z).
How are items in the Backlog List prioritized?
Based on their ability to validate critical assumptions and provide immediate value.
What is the highest Fibonacci number used in Scrum for estimating item difficulty?
13
True or False: In the Sprint Planning Session, the team sets a variable Sprint duration.
False, the Sprint duration is fixed.
What is a Scrum Board and what are its columns?
A visual board to track tasks with columns for DO, DOING, and DONE.
What should be the maximum number of items in the DOING column on a Scrum Board?
Three
Describe a Burndown Chart in Scrum.
A line chart showing work progress, with points on the y-axis and days in the Sprint on the x-axis.
What are the three questions asked in the Daily Stand-up Meeting?
What was done yesterday? What can be done today? What obstacles might hinder progress?
Who should be invited to the Sprint Demonstration?
All project stakeholders, including clients, management, product owners, or potential customers.
What is the main purpose of the Sprint Retrospective?
To reflect on what went well, what could be improved, and what to change in the next Sprint.
