Scrum Framework & Ceremonies Flashcards

A Product Owner wants to change the Sprint Goal midway through a Sprint. What should the Scrum Master do?

Answer: Coach the Product Owner that the Sprint Goal should not change during a Sprint

The Sprint Goal should remain stable throughout the Sprint; the Scrum Master coaches the team on this principle.

What is the PRIMARY output of Sprint Planning?

Answer: A Sprint Goal and Sprint Backlog

Sprint Planning produces a Sprint Goal that gives the team focus and a Sprint Backlog that defines the work to achieve it.

How does the Definition of Done (DoD) relate to the Sprint Review?

Answer: Only Increments meeting the DoD can be presented at the Sprint Review

Only work that meets the Definition of Done constitutes a valid Increment and can be presented during the Sprint Review.

During Sprint Planning, the Developers realize they cannot forecast a realistic Sprint Backlog. What should happen?

Answer: The team should negotiate the Sprint scope with the Product Owner

Developers negotiate with the Product Owner on scope and select Product Backlog items they can realistically complete.

What is the recommended time-box for a Sprint Review in a one-month Sprint?

Answer: 4 hours

For a one-month Sprint, the Sprint Review is time-boxed to 4 hours; shorter Sprints have proportionally shorter reviews.

A Developer raises an impediment during the Daily Scrum that only the Scrum Master can resolve. What should happen?

Answer: The impediment is noted and the Scrum Master addresses it after the Daily Scrum

Impediments raised in the Daily Scrum are addressed separately after the meeting to keep it within its 15-minute time-box.

Which Scrum pillar is MOST directly supported by the Sprint Retrospective?

Answer: Adaptation

The Sprint Retrospective is primarily an adaptation event where the team improves its processes based on what was learned.