APM Scrum Framework & Ceremonies 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 2

What is the PRIMARY output of Sprint Planning?

Accepted Answer

A Sprint Goal and Sprint Backlog

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

The team should negotiate the Sprint scope with the Product Owner

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

4 hours

Answer

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

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