Scrum Basics Flashcards
What is Scrum?
Scrum is an agile framework for managing complex projects.
What are the three roles in Scrum?
The three roles in Scrum are Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Development Team.
True or False: Scrum is a linear process.
False.
What is the primary responsibility of the Product Owner?
The Product Owner is responsible for maximizing the value of the product.
What is a Sprint?
A Sprint is a time-boxed iteration in Scrum, typically lasting 1 to 4 weeks.
Fill in the blank: The Scrum framework is based on _______.
empirical process control.
What is the purpose of the Daily Scrum?
The Daily Scrum is a short meeting for the Development Team to synchronize activities and plan for the next 24 hours.
What is a Sprint Review?
A Sprint Review is a meeting at the end of a Sprint to inspect the increment and adapt the Product Backlog if needed.
What is a Sprint Retrospective?
A Sprint Retrospective is a meeting for the Scrum Team to reflect on the past Sprint and identify improvements.
What is the role of the Scrum Master?
The Scrum Master serves as a facilitator and coach for the Scrum Team.
What does the term ‘Increment’ refer to in Scrum?
Increment refers to the sum of all the Product Backlog items completed during a Sprint and previous Sprints.
True or False: The Development Team is responsible for managing the Product Backlog.
False.
What is a Product Backlog?
The Product Backlog is an ordered list of everything that is known to be needed in the product.
What does ‘Definition of Done’ mean?
Definition of Done is a shared understanding of what it means for work to be complete.
What are the time-boxes in Scrum?
Scrum has several time-boxes including Sprint, Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospective.
What is the maximum length of a Sprint?
The maximum length of a Sprint is one month.
What is the purpose of Sprint Planning?
Sprint Planning is a meeting to define what can be delivered in the Sprint and how that work will be achieved.
Fill in the blank: The _______ helps the team to improve and become more effective.
Scrum Master.
What is meant by ‘Empirical Process Control’?
Empirical Process Control is a method of management based on observation and experimentation.
What is a ‘User Story’?
A User Story is a short, simple description of a feature told from the perspective of the user.
What is the role of stakeholders in Scrum?
Stakeholders provide feedback and insights, helping to shape the direction of the product.
True or False: The Development Team can be composed of members from different departments.
True.
What is ‘Backlog Refinement’?
Backlog Refinement is the ongoing process of reviewing and updating the Product Backlog.
What is the significance of maintaining a prioritized Product Backlog?
A prioritized Product Backlog ensures that the most valuable items are worked on first.
What does ‘Self-organization’ mean in Scrum?
Self-organization means that the Development Team organizes its own work without being directed by others.
What is the ideal size of a Scrum Team?
The ideal size of a Scrum Team is between 3 to 9 members.
What is ‘Velocity’ in Scrum?
Velocity is a measure of the amount of work a team can complete during a Sprint.
What is the purpose of the Scrum Artifacts?
Scrum Artifacts provide transparency and opportunities for inspection and adaptation.
What is the ‘Sprint Goal’?
The Sprint Goal is a short statement of what the team aims to achieve during the Sprint.
What is the role of the Development Team during Sprint Planning?
The Development Team collaborates to determine how much work it can commit to for the Sprint.
Fill in the blank: The Scrum framework consists of Scrum ______, Scrum ______, and Scrum ______.
Teams, Events, Artifacts.
What is an ‘Impediment’ in Scrum?
An Impediment is anything that prevents the Development Team from achieving its goals.
True or False: The Scrum Master is responsible for delivering the product.
False.
What is a ‘Burndown Chart’?
A Burndown Chart is a visual representation of work completed versus work remaining in a Sprint.
What is the importance of ‘Inspect and Adapt’ in Scrum?
Inspect and Adapt is crucial for continuous improvement and responding to change.
What is the ‘Sprint Backlog’?
The Sprint Backlog is the list of tasks the Development Team commits to completing during a Sprint.
Fill in the blank: The Scrum framework encourages _______ and _______.
collaboration, transparency.
What is the recommended duration for the Daily Scrum?
The recommended duration for the Daily Scrum is 15 minutes.
What is the ‘Incremental Delivery’ in Scrum?
Incremental Delivery refers to delivering the product in small, usable segments.
True or False: Scrum is only applicable to software development.
False.
What is the role of the Product Owner during the Sprint Review?
The Product Owner presents the completed work and gathers feedback from stakeholders.
What is a ‘Spike’ in Scrum?
A Spike is a time-boxed period used to research or explore a solution to a problem.
What does ‘Cross-functional’ mean in the context of a Scrum Team?
Cross-functional means that the team possesses all the skills necessary to deliver the product increment.
What is the purpose of the Scrum Guide?
The Scrum Guide provides the official definition of Scrum and its roles, events, and artifacts.
What is a ‘Product Increment’?
A Product Increment is a concrete stepping stone toward the product goal.
Fill in the blank: Scrum promotes _______ over _______.
individual accountability, collective responsibility.
What is the significance of ‘Time-boxing’ in Scrum?
Time-boxing helps to maintain focus and limit the amount of time spent on activities.
What is the goal of the Sprint Retrospective?
The goal of the Sprint Retrospective is to identify ways to improve the team’s processes.
True or False: The Scrum framework is prescriptive.
False.
What does ‘Transparency’ mean in Scrum?
Transparency means that all aspects of the process must be visible and clear to all stakeholders.
What is meant by ‘Product Vision’?
The Product Vision is a long-term goal that describes what the product will achieve.
What is a ‘Release Planning’ in Scrum?
Release Planning is the process of planning the delivery of product increments over time.
What is the purpose of the Definition of Done?
The Definition of Done ensures that all work meets a consistent quality standard.
Fill in the blank: The Scrum Team is made up of a Product Owner, a Scrum Master, and a _______.
Development Team.
What is the significance of ‘Collaboration’ in Scrum?
Collaboration enhances communication and teamwork, leading to better outcomes.
What is a ‘Task Board’?
A Task Board is a visual tool used to track the progress of tasks during a Sprint.
True or False: Each Scrum Team should have a unique approach to implementing Scrum.
True.
What is the benefit of having a ‘Product Backlog Grooming’ session?
It helps ensure that the backlog remains relevant, prioritized, and well-defined.
What is ‘Sprint Burnup Chart’?
A Sprint Burnup Chart shows the amount of work completed against the total work.
What is the function of ‘Scrum of Scrums’?
Scrum of Scrums is a technique for scaling Scrum across multiple teams.
Fill in the blank: In Scrum, _______ is prioritized over processes and tools.
Individuals and interactions.
What is the role of ‘Servant Leadership’ in Scrum?
Servant Leadership emphasizes serving the team and helping them succeed.
What is ‘Agile Manifesto’?
The Agile Manifesto is a declaration of the values and principles of Agile software development.
What is meant by ‘Continuous Improvement’ in Scrum?
Continuous Improvement is the ongoing effort to enhance products, services, or processes.
True or False: Scrum can be used with other project management methodologies.
True.
What is the importance of ‘Feedback Loops’ in Scrum?
Feedback Loops allow teams to quickly adjust and improve based on stakeholder input.
What is a ‘Release Backlog’?
A Release Backlog is a prioritized list of features planned for delivery in a release.
Fill in the blank: The Scrum Team should be _______ and _______.
self-organizing, cross-functional.
What is the purpose of having a ‘Vision Statement’?
A Vision Statement provides direction and motivation for the Scrum Team.
What is ‘Feature Driven Development’?
Feature Driven Development is an agile methodology focusing on building and delivering features.
What is ‘Lean Thinking’?
Lean Thinking is an approach that focuses on delivering value by minimizing waste.
True or False: Scrum Teams do not need to be co-located.
True.
What is ‘Kanban’?
Kanban is a visual workflow management method that helps teams visualize their work.
What is the role of ‘Quality Assurance’ in Scrum?
Quality Assurance ensures that the product meets the required standards and is defect-free.
