Misc. Scrum Questions Flashcards
Who is responsible for creating the Definition of Done?
The Scrum Team. (Not just the Product Owner, but the whole team.)
Which two things should be taken into consideration when defining the Definition of Done?
1) Definition of Done of other Scrum Teams working on the same Product.
2) The standards of the Organization.
How does the Definition of Done (DoD) help the Scrum Team?
1) DoD is used to assess when work is complete.
2) DoD ensures artifact transparency.
What happens when a Sprint is cancelled?
1) Any completed and “Done” Product Backlog items are reviewed.
2) All incomplete Product Backlog Items are re-estimated and put back on the Product Backlog.
3) If part of the work is potentially releasable, the Product Owner typically accepts it.
What are the commitments of the Scrum Artifacts?
1) Definition of Done (DoD)
2) Product Goal
3) Sprint Goal
How does the Scrum Master serve the organization?
The Scrum Master serves the organization in several ways, including:
- 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.
What two things should happen with undone Product Backlog items at the end of the Sprint?
1) They should be placed on the Product Backlog.
2) They must not be included as part of the Increment.
How does the Scrum Master help the Product Owner?
The Scrum Master serves the Product Owner in several ways, including:
1) Helping find techniques for effective Product Goal definition and Product Backlog management;
2) Helping the Scrum Team understand the need for clear and concise Product Backlog items;
3) Helping establish empirical product planning for a complex environment; and,
4) Facilitating stakeholder collaboration as requested or needed.
How does the Scrum Master serve the Scrum Team?
The Scrum Master serves the Scrum Team in several ways, including:
1) Coaching the team members in self-management and cross-functionality;
2) Helping the Scrum Team focus on creating high-value Increments that meet the Definition of Done;
3) Causing the removal of impediments to the Scrum Team’s progress; and,
4) Ensuring that all Scrum events take place and are positive, productive, and kept within the timebox.
What are the Scrum Artifacts?
1) Sprint Backlog
2) Product Backlog
3) Increment
What does a Sprint Burn-down Chart show?
Burn-down chart shows the evolution of remaining effort against time. (In other words; how much work remains until the end of a Sprint.)
What should be discussed during Sprint Retrospective?
The purpose of the Sprint Retrospective is to plan ways to increase quality and effectiveness. The Scrum Team identifies the most helpful changes to improve its effectiveness. The most impactful improvements are addressed as soon as possible. They may even be added to the Sprint Backlog for the next Sprint.
Who participates in Sprint Planning?
1) The entire Scrum Team and anyone they’ve invited.
Who is responsible for defining the Sprint Goal during Sprint Planning?
The entire Scrum Team, not just the Product Owner.
