Agile and Scrum Fundamentals Flashcards
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In Agile, what is a 'spike' used for?
Answer: A time-boxed research task to reduce uncertainty before committing to work
A spike is a time-boxed effort used to research, explore, or prototype a solution in order to reduce unknowns before estimating or planning.
Which Agile estimation technique uses relative sizing with a non-linear number sequence?
Answer: Planning Poker
Planning Poker uses the Fibonacci-like sequence (1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13…) to encourage relative estimation and expose disagreement.
What is the Agile concept of 'technical debt'?
Answer: The future cost of rework caused by choosing an expedient but imperfect solution now
Technical debt is the implied future cost of additional rework caused by choosing a quick or easy solution instead of a better approach.
In Scrum, who has the authority to cancel a Sprint?
Answer: Product Owner
Only the Product Owner has the authority to cancel a Sprint, typically when the Sprint Goal has become obsolete.
Which Agile practice involves breaking stories into the smallest possible piece that still delivers user value?
Answer: Story splitting
Story splitting (or story decomposition) is the practice of dividing large user stories into smaller, independently valuable pieces.
What is the primary benefit of cross-functional teams in Agile?
Answer: The team can complete end-to-end work without external dependencies
Cross-functional teams contain all the skills needed to deliver a complete Increment, minimizing dependencies on outside teams.
In Lean thinking applied to Agile, what are the eight wastes (muda)?
Answer: Defects, Overproduction, Waiting, Non-utilized talent, Transportation, Inventory, Motion, Extra-processing
The eight Lean wastes (DOWNTIME) are Defects, Overproduction, Waiting, Non-utilized talent, Transportation, Inventory, Motion, and Extra-processing.