Scrum Theory Flashcards
What are the 3 pillars of Scrum?
Transparency
Inspection
Adaptation
What 2 concepts is Scrum founded on?
Empiricism
Lean-thinking
Why does Scrum employ an iterative and incremental approach
Optimize predictability
Control risk
What are the 3 Scrum Artifacts
Product Backlog
Sprint Backlog
Increment
What is the rule of transparency pertaining to work
Work must be visible to those performing it and receiving it
Why is transparency important?
Because lack of transparency can lead to decisions that diminish value and increase risk
What pillar does Transparency enable?
Transparency enables Inspection
Why and when should Scrum artifacts and progress be inspected
Artifacts and progress should be inspected frequently and diligently to detect potential undesirable variances or problems
What pillar does Inspection enable
Inspection enables Adaptation
Why is it important for Inspection to be transparent?
Without Transparency, Inspection is misleading and wasteful
Why is it important for Inspection to be adaptive?
Without Adaptation, inspection is pointless
If part of the product fell outside of the acceptable limits, when should changes be implemented?
Changes should be implemented as soon as possible to avoid further deviation. A Scrum Team is expected to adapt the moment it learns anything new through inspection.
What can make adaption more difficult?
Teams that aren’t empowered or self-managing.
What are the 5 values of Scrum
Commitment
Focus
Openness
Respect
Courage
What should the Scrum team be committed to?
Achieving its goals and supporting each other
