CAE Scrum Framework & Ceremonies 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: During a Sprint Review, a stakeholder requests a major feature change that wasn't in the original Sprint Goal. What should the Scrum Team do?
- Add it to the current Sprint immediately
- Note the feedback and add it to the Product Backlog for future consideration (Correct answer)
- Reject the request since the Sprint is already underway
- Extend the Sprint to accommodate the new feature
Correct answer: Note the feedback and add it to the Product Backlog for future consideration
Sprint Reviews generate feedback that is captured in the Product Backlog; changes are not added mid-Sprint.
Question 2: How long is the time-box for the Daily Scrum?
- 30 minutes
- 1 hour
- 15 minutes (Correct answer)
- As long as needed to resolve blockers
Correct answer: 15 minutes
The Daily Scrum is a 15-minute time-boxed event for the Developers to inspect progress and adapt their plan.
Question 3: Who is responsible for facilitating the Sprint Retrospective?
- The Product Owner
- An external Agile Coach
- The Scrum Master (Correct answer)
- The most senior Developer
Correct answer: The Scrum Master
The Scrum Master facilitates the Sprint Retrospective, ensuring it is productive and positive.
Question 4: A team consistently finishes Sprint Planning with unclear Sprint Goals. What is the most likely root cause?
- The Sprint is too long
- The Product Backlog is not sufficiently refined before Sprint Planning (Correct answer)
- The Developers are not committed enough
- Daily Scrums are being skipped
Correct answer: The Product Backlog is not sufficiently refined before Sprint Planning
Unclear Sprint Goals often result from a Product Backlog that lacks refinement, making it hard to form a coherent objective.
Question 5: Which statement best describes the purpose of the Sprint Retrospective?
- To demo the Increment to stakeholders
- To plan the work for the next Sprint
- To inspect how the last Sprint went and identify improvements (Correct answer)
- To update the Product Backlog with new items
Correct answer: To inspect how the last Sprint went and identify improvements
The Sprint Retrospective focuses on improving team processes, interactions, and tools based on the previous Sprint.
Question 6: In Scrum, what happens if the Development Team realizes mid-Sprint they cannot complete all Sprint Backlog items?
- They automatically extend the Sprint duration
- They remove items from the Sprint Backlog and negotiate scope with the Product Owner (Correct answer)
- They call an emergency Sprint Planning meeting
- They continue working overtime to meet commitments
Correct answer: They remove items from the Sprint Backlog and negotiate scope with the Product Owner
Developers can negotiate scope with the Product Owner when Sprint Backlog content needs adjustment, but the Sprint duration stays fixed.
Question 7: What is the maximum recommended Sprint length in Scrum?
- 2 weeks
- 4 weeks
- 6 weeks
- 1 month (Correct answer)
Correct answer: 1 month
Scrum Guide specifies Sprints are one month or less; one month is the maximum to limit risk and enable frequent inspection.
CAE Scrum Framework & Ceremonies 2
During a Sprint Review, a stakeholder requests a major feature change that wasn't in the original Sprint Goal.
What should the Scrum Team do?