Scenario based questions Flashcards
Sprint Backlog Changes:
Halfway through a Sprint, a new high-priority item emerges. The Product Owner insists it must be included. What should the Scrum Team do?
The Sprint Goal must remain unchanged.
The Developers can negotiate scope changes with the Product Owner, but new items should generally be deferred to the next Sprint unless they replace an existing item of equal effort.
Failing to Meet the Definition of Done
A Scrum Team delivers an Increment, but some features don’t meet the Definition of Done. The Product Owner wants to release it anyway. What should happen?
Work that does not meet the Definition of Done cannot be released or even presented in the Sprint Review. It returns to the Product Backlog for future completion.
Stakeholder Requests During Sprint
A senior stakeholder asks the Developers to include an urgent change during the Sprint. What is the correct response?
The Product Owner is responsible for backlog prioritization. The Developers should redirect the stakeholder to the Product Owner, who can decide whether to adjust the Product Backlog for the next Sprint.
Scrum Master’s Role in Conflict Resolution
Two Developers have conflicting ideas about implementing a feature. The conflict is delaying progress. What should the Scrum Master do?
The Scrum Master should facilitate a resolution by coaching the team to find common ground, fostering open communication, and ensuring the Sprint Goal remains the focus.
Long and Unproductive Daily Scrums
The Daily Scrum keeps exceeding 30 minutes, with Developers discussing technical details. How should this be handled?
The Daily Scrum is a 15-minute time-boxed event. Developers should focus only on progress, impediments, and next steps. Technical discussions should be taken offline in a separate meeting.
A Non-Responsive Product Owner
The Product Owner is often unavailable, leading to delayed decisions. How should the Scrum Master handle this?
The Scrum Master should work with the Product Owner and stakeholders to ensure they understand their accountabilities and the impact of their absence on the team’s ability to deliver value.
What happens if the Scrum Team doesn’t follow the rules of Scrum?
✅ Ignoring Scrum rules leads to:
diminished value
hidden inefficiencies
potential failure of the framework
Can a Scrum Master be a Developer on the same team?
Yes, but it is not recommended.
A Scrum Master should focus on coaching, facilitating, and removing impediments rather than contributing directly to the Sprint.
How does Scrum handle work estimation?
Scrum does not prescribe estimation techniques, but Developers are responsible for estimating work using methods like Story Points, T-shirt Sizing, or Planning Poker.
Can a Scrum Team change the Sprint Goal during a Sprint?
No, the Sprint Goal must remain unchanged. However, the scope can be negotiated if necessary.
True or False: The Scrum Master is the boss of the Scrum Team.
False – The Scrum Master is a servant leader, not a manager. They coach rather than dictate.
Could the Product Owner and the Scrum Master also be Developers of the Scrum Team?
Yes. Scrum does not prohibit the Product Owner or the Scrum Master to do development work.
However, it is not the best practice because it could create a conflict of interest.
