Scrum Framework & Ceremonies Flashcards

A Product Owner wants to cancel a Sprint. Under what condition is this allowed in Scrum?

Answer: When the Sprint Goal becomes obsolete

Only the Product Owner has the authority to cancel a Sprint, and only if the Sprint Goal has become obsolete.

How does Scrum ensure that the Increment produced meets quality standards?

Answer: Through the Definition of Done applied consistently to each Increment

The Definition of Done establishes the quality criteria that every Increment must meet before it is considered complete.

In a Sprint Review, who presents the Increment to stakeholders?

Answer: The entire Scrum Team collaboratively

The entire Scrum Team presents the Increment during the Sprint Review, though the Product Owner often leads the discussion.

What is the time-box for Sprint Planning in a two-week Sprint?

Answer: 4 hours

Sprint Planning is time-boxed to a maximum of 8 hours for a one-month Sprint, so a two-week Sprint typically uses about 4 hours.

A team member raises a technical impediment during the Daily Scrum that requires a long discussion. What is the best approach?

Answer: Note it and schedule a separate meeting with the relevant people after the Daily Scrum

Detailed problem-solving discussions should happen after the Daily Scrum with only those who need to be involved, keeping the event to 15 minutes.

What outcome does the Sprint Retrospective produce according to Scrum?

Answer: A plan for implementing improvements to the team's way of working

The primary output of the Sprint Retrospective is an actionable plan for improvements the Scrum Team will implement in the next Sprint.

Which statement accurately describes the relationship between Sprints?

Answer: A new Sprint starts immediately after the conclusion of the previous Sprint

In Scrum, a new Sprint starts immediately after the previous Sprint ends, ensuring a continuous development rhythm.