Agile Metrics and Continuous Improvement Flashcards
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What does velocity measure in Scrum?
Answer: The average amount of work a team completes per Sprint
Velocity is the average amount of work (typically in story points or items) a Scrum Team completes per Sprint, used for forecasting future capacity.
What does a Sprint burndown chart track?
Answer: The remaining work in the Sprint Backlog over time
A Sprint burndown chart visualizes the amount of remaining Sprint Backlog work over time, helping the team see whether they are on track to meet the Sprint Goal.
What is the primary purpose of the Sprint Retrospective?
Answer: To inspect how the last Sprint went and identify improvements
The Sprint Retrospective is an opportunity for the Scrum Team to inspect itself and create a plan for improvements to be enacted during the next Sprint.
How long is the Sprint Retrospective time-box for a one-month Sprint?
Answer: 3 hours
The Sprint Retrospective is time-boxed to 3 hours for a one-month Sprint, with shorter Sprints usually requiring less time.
Who should attend the Sprint Retrospective?
Answer: The entire Scrum Team
The entire Scrum Team—Scrum Master, Product Owner, and Developers—attends the Sprint Retrospective to collaboratively inspect and improve their process.
What is cycle time in agile metrics?
Answer: The time from when work starts on an item to when it is delivered
Cycle time measures how long it takes to complete a work item from the moment work begins on it until it is delivered, indicating team flow efficiency.